Stratoskirmish is an industrial war-themed vertically scrolling shooting game. This game aims to offer an action-dense arcade-style experience with elements which encourage strategy and pre-planning. Featuring visually appealing, detailed pre-rendered 2D visuals with normal map-driven dynamic lighting.
Players control fighterplanes and combat enemy ground forces. Fighters are equipped with front-facing autoguns which can be upgraded though collecting powerups.
Fighters may also deploy 'Aerotorpedo' special weapons; a group of small, radio-command aircraft. These may be used to provide additional firepower and protection, or may be launched forward as rockets in a high-damage offensive attack to quickly destroy targets.
Players earn points by shooting and destroying enemies, and additional score may be obtained by collecting gold items dropped by some destroyed enemies and by destroying bossparts. Bonuses are awarded for survival, enemy kills, and gold item collection serving to provide additional scoring opportunities for skilled players.
Features
- 4+ vertically scrolling stages with bossfights
- Versatile special weaponry
- Scoring system with gold item collection bonus and score extends
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Normal map driven 2D dynamic lighting FX
- TATE Vertical display modes
- Controller + Rumble Support
- Steamdeck friendly
This game is currently in beta development. Visit the linked shmupsforum post for more development details.
