Mystic Gate First Look Video

Mystic Gate First Look Video

Mystic Gate by Zoo Corporation is a roguelike dungeon exploring bullet hell shooter with procedurally generated dungeons. Players can get their hands on randomized unique weapons to take on the hordes of enemies and bosses standing in their way. The game also features random skills and permanent enhancement elements to make every run unique, while the local co-op mode allows players to join forces and team up with a friend. Check out the video below for a quick look at the game’s first area

Scathe

Scathe

Navigate a deviously crafted maze and blast the legions of hell to bits in this fast-paced first-person shooter. The bullet hell elements make for a different type of shooter, and the inclusion of drop-in/drop-out co-op enhances the experience. Scathe also impresses with some polished visuals, big guns, and menacing enemies to use them on. Unfortunately, the audio could have been better, and the game can become repetitive. Nevertheless, Scathe is a lot of fun, especially when played with friends, and does enough to elevate itself above the horde of cookie-cutter shooters cluttering the market.

Gameplay: Scathe features plenty of action along with some extra challenges to keep players on their toes.

Graphics: The visuals are stylish and feature a lot of impressive designs.

Sound: The choice of music is great but needs more variety, and the sound effects lack punch

Scathe First Look Video

Scathe First Look Video

Scathe by Damage State and Kwalee is an intense, blood-soaked FPS where quick reflexes are the key to surviving the bullet Hell labyrinth that stands between you and your ascension. Playing as an Enforcer of the Legions of Hell, players must prove their worth by navigating a deviously crafted maze entangled with demonic evil at every twist and turn. While navigating the expertly handcrafted zones, players can choose their own path, collect runes, uncover secrets, and smite all that stand in their way. Check out the video below for a quick look at the game’s single-player mode. Scathe will also feature drop-in/drop-out online multiplayer

Thy Creature First Look Video

Thy Creature First Look Video

Thy Creature by MazM and Growing Seeds Corporation is a dark fantasy adventure set in a mysterious tower. Playing as the Nameless Creature who made its way to the tower, players must reach the top for it to make its one single wish. However, the tower is filled with puzzles, ordeals, and mysterious inhabitants. Check out the video below to see what to expect from Thy Creature, currently available on Steam Early Access

Starlight: Eye of the Storm

Starlight: Eye of the Storm

Starlight: Eye of the Storm is a polished and enjoyable 2D bullet-hell shooter with arcade, campaign, and PVP modes. The ability to create your own custom ships and the wide range of weapons gives the game a lot of replay value along with multiple difficulty settings that also make it very accessible. The story is perhaps not the game’s strong suit, but the all-out action is hard to fault.

Gameplay: Very addictive and has multiple modes to keep players coming back for more.

Graphics: A nice combination of 2D and 3D, along with plenty of bullets and explosions.

Sound: The soundtrack isn’t too over the top, but the sound effects pack a lot of punch

Starlight: Eye of the Storm First Look Video

Starlight: Eye of the Storm First Look Video

Starlight: Eye of the Storm by Strides Interactive Game Studio is a 2D vertical shooter featuring ten arcade stages and a campaign with 15 missions. Players can choose from multiple ships, each of which can be customized with different weapons. The ability to drift also gives players the edge when it comes to taking on enemies with style. Check out the video below to see the campaign mode of the game in action

Endocrisis First Look Video

Endocrisis First Look Video

Endocrisis is a technical shoot ’em up by Arturo Buschmann featuring big bosses to battle. Players only get one life but can absorb certain enemy bullets or block others by not shooting. The game also features a map where players can quickly choose which boss to face. Check out the first look video to see the tutorial as well as a few levels that demonstrate the game’s mechanics

Furi

Furi

In Furi, the jailer is the key, and killing him will reward you with freedom. Unfortunately, your captors are a weird and violent bunch that will stop at nothing to thwart your escape efforts. Furi is an action-packed game that mixes elements of the hack and slash as well as bullet hell genres in one very challenging explosion of violence. It is frequently frustrating and often feels unfair, but it is gratifying when mastered. Unfortunately, all the things that make it great for some players will also tempt others into snapping their controllers in half.

Gameplay: Furi is very challenging and has frequent difficulty spikes, but it is also rewarding to master.

Graphics: The game features great character designs and some nice retro sci-fi elements.

Sound: The soundtrack is incredible, and the voice acting is very good

Psyvariar Delta

Psyvariar Delta

Psyvariar Delta is not just a brand new version of the arcade classic, but also comes packed with high definition remakes of Psyvariar Medium Unit as well as Psyvariar Revision. In addition, it comes with a slew of addition content that makes these titles more fun to play than ever before. It’s not the best looking bullet hell shooter by far, but thanks to buzz system, that sees you trying to skirt as close as possible to the deadly bullets you are supposed to dodge, it is definitely one of the most exciting. This mechanic also provides the game with a lot more depth than what is initially apparent, so there is definitely value for money here despite the higher than usual price tag. If you are a fan of the genre or still have fond memories of the original games, then Psyvariar Delta is an essential purchase.

Gameplay: A bullet hell shooter where you still have to dodge bullets, but if you want to level up you must do it in the most reckless way possible.

Graphics: The visuals are a definite improvement over the original titles, but still looks a little plain compared to more modern offerings.

Sound: The soundtrack is excellent and the sound effects pretty good too

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst

Bullet Soul: Infinite Burst is an upgrade of the original game that adds a couple of new features to an already enjoyable title. The Combination Burst mode really opens up a whole new style of play, and even the existing modes have been rebalanced and improved with new enemy patterns. While it is not going to change the minds of those who are not fans of the genre, Infinite Burst is surprisingly newcomer-friendly and offers an enjoyable experience with plenty of game modes.

Gameplay: The game features no new levels compared to the original Bullet Soul, but the new modes are definitely worthwhile.

Graphics: The visuals show their age but still look decent enough for the genre.

Sound: The soundtrack is great, but the sound effects are a little feeble