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1988 Classic

A classic vertical-scrolling arcade shooter from the Bitmap Brothers: as pilot Darrian you fight through waves of alien Xenites, collect power-ups and switch between aircraft and ground-vehicle modes.

What defines Xenon:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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Ultratron

96 %

2005 PCPlayStationXbox 9.75 € 👍 88 % Very positive, 685 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty

Ultratron is a frantic twin-stick arcade shooter in the spirit of Robotron 2084, where you play the last battle droid blasting waves of killer robots. Neon retro visuals, driving sound and upgrades between levels make for a hypnotic flow.

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