Indie Shmup Super Hydorah Out Now

Posted on 20 Sep 2017

Here’s a challenge for you – we’ll race you to the end of Super Hydorah. There’s no prize but we just want someone to prove to us it’s actually possible to beat the hard as nails shoot-em-up because we’re convinced it’s impossible as of level 2. Just kidding, we got to level 3. Seriously though, the excellent retro shmup is out now for PC and Xbox One so go give it a go.

Super Hydorah is available on Steam and Xbox One right now for $11.99. Our review of it is coming at some point in the future – we’d love to set a deadline but we can’t underestimate just how difficult this game is, it makes Ikaruga look like a walk in the park.


Official Press Release

INDIE SHOOT’EM UP SUPER HYDORAH, AVAILABLE NOW FOR XBOX ONE AND STEAM

The final battle for the future of the Universe has just begun. The Meroptians are here, and only you, the most skilled and deadliest pilot in the galaxy, can face them. Abylight and Locomalito are excited to announce that Super Hydorah, an indie shoot’em up that condense the best of the classics of the genre in an intense non-linear gameplay experience, is now available for Xbox One and Steam for $11,99 / €11,99.

Super Hydorah is a side scroller non-linear SHMUP which gives the player a challenging experience with the best from the greatest classics of the genre: straightforward action, old school visuals and a wide array of content with unique space settings. Super Hydorah pays homage to the 16 and 32 bits era with its art style and an original soundtrack with more than 60 songs. Also, its gameplay gives yet another turn of the screw to the SHMUP genre, with an extremely precise control and 21 non linear levels, divided into 35 sublevels, and different gameplay modes.

KEY FEATURES

  • Easy to learn, damn hard to master!
  • 21 levels divided into 35 sub-levels, 35 bosses and more than 100 enemies
  • 3 game modes: single player, co-op multiplayer and a robot control spin-off
  • Non-linear level layout with route selection
  • Analog and super precise control of your ship
  • Dangers of different nature in each level (not just bullets)
  • Weapon selection and power-ups in every mission
  • Original soundtrack with 60+ tracks
  • Secrets, multiple endings, achievements, and rank system
  • CRT Monitor effect
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