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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 13.0 hrs on record (12.3 hrs at review time)
Posted: Nov 25, 2013 @ 12:48pm
Updated: Jan 25, 2014 @ 2:49am

Syder arcade is a 2d shmup side scroller with stunning graphics and music. This game creates a sense of nostalgia and it has over 20 different retro graphic flavors to choose from. This is an old school love letter and every shmup fun should try it.

Pros: old school flavor, fast paced, nice modern 2.5d visuals, various graphic options ranging from Amiga to C64, survival mode is addicting and fun, 3 space ships to choose from which feel different and unique, music tracks are excellent, No bugs or glitches experienced after 9 hrs of gameplay. Difficulty is just right and challenging (not very easy but also not very hard like some Japanese shmups). You can also choose between 4 difficulty settings.

Cons: very short with only 6 levels. You will need approx 2 hrs to complete the game It could have use more enemy variation, more bosses and more environments.

PS:Developers support and show love for their game, they talk in (steam) forums with users and they also promised more free content in the future.

Final score: 08/10 (if you have any interest in shmups you should definitely try it) Demo is also available for download at the developers webpage
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3 Comments
ItsAZaku!!!! Mar 4, 2023 @ 11:24am 
2 hours to complete the game??? I beat it in under 45 minutes....
Taavetti Feb 2, 2015 @ 10:12am 
"stunning graphics'' ;p
Angry Video Game Noob Jan 20, 2014 @ 9:06pm 
После Jets'n'Guns все игры этого жанра кажутся унылыми, как файтинги после Soul Calibur III и Gulty Gear Accent Core.