Absorb enemy energy shots and retaliate. Reviewers also enjoy tailoring their ship.
What makes it fun
Turn enemy fire around
The Reflector absorbs attacks it can catch and turns them into a counterattack. As shots close in, deciding what to dodge and what to absorb becomes part of your offense.
Rebuild for the fight
You can pause during a stage to buy and swap equipment. Reworking your loadout for a stage or boss lets you change your approach.
Game details
As of Oct 29, 2026- Languages
- Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean ／ 13 languages total
A typical run
A side-scrolling shooting game.
Core systems
Reflector
Absorb eligible enemy attacks for a limited time.
Release a counterattack based on what you absorbed.
What sets it apart
Reviewers enjoy watching machines transform or move smoothly.
Learning curve and difficulty
One reviewer describes watching the guard meter, stopping absorption and waiting for it to recharge.
Builds and playstyles
Equip for the encounter
One reviewer enjoyed considering equipment to suit each stage or boss.
What longtime players say
Reviews discuss revisiting the same stages on another run.
What players like
Reviews praise combat using absorption.
Reviewers enjoy choosing and experimenting with the ship’s equipment.
Common complaints
Reviews describe a game shorter than the writers wanted.
Reviews describe struggling to recover after hits weakened the ship.
Who it’s for
For players who want to enjoy absorption and equipment choices, not just flawless dodging.
Who might not enjoy it
If you want to retain firepower after hits, consider the complaints about recovering from a weakened state.
FAQ
- How does the difficulty feel?
- One reviewer praises Normal’s leniency but finds recovery after a mid-stage loss difficult.
96% Overwhelmingly Positive ・ US$14.99
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