A rail shooter whose reviewers enjoy returning to stages to improve scores or ranks.
What makes it fun
Replay for a higher score
Revisit stages to improve your score and stage grade. Keeping a combo going or using a bomb on a group of enemies gives you something concrete to consider on the next run.
Shooting beyond the cockpit
Alongside the flight stages, you ride a bike on the ground and control a gun-wielding avatar in Space Harrier-style bonus stages. Each switch changes how you move and aim.
Game details
As of Oct 29, 2026- Languages
- Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese ／ 6 languages total
A typical run
Each stage ends with a boss.
Core systems
Adjusting the controls Controls
The official description recommends an XInput-compatible analogue controller.
What sets it apart
Reviews enjoy the change of pace offered by bike and Space Harrier-style sections alongside flight.
Learning curve and difficulty
A reviewer enjoys deciding whether to save bombs for a boss or spend them on a group of enemies for points.
Builds and playstyles
Revisiting barrel rolls
A reviewer revisited poorly ranked stages and found them easier after understanding barrel rolls.
What players like
Reviewers praise the retro visual style.
Reviewers enjoy replaying to improve scores or ranks.
Common complaints
Reviewers report that combat leaves little room to read the dialogue.
Reviewers found the difficulty uneven across stages and bosses.
Who it’s for
For players who want to replay stages and work on higher scores.
Who might not enjoy it
Be cautious if you want to follow dialogue at leisure. Reviews object to having to read during combat.
FAQ
- Is it finished?
- It is in Early Access.
93% Very Positive ・ US$11.99
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