A downloadable game

[[ PROLOGUE ]]

Pushed to their limits by the Earth government, the space colonies began a rebellion.  With the resources of an entire planet, the war is becoming more widespread and there is no end in sight.

[[ MISSION PREP ]]

Please contact me to share High Scores or provide feedback of any kind!
https://linktr.ee/TheDjEAR

Additionally, you can find the original Album the game is based on here:
https://huepow00.bandcamp.com/album/metal-crisis

I hope you enjoy!
- EAR


 [[ FLIGHT CONTROLS ]]

The default keyboard controls are listed below, these can be configured from the Settings Menu.

- Button 1 / OK:   R
- Button 2 / Back: Q
- Start:    Enter
- Select:    Right Shift


[[ WEAPON CORES ]]

The attacking power and configuration of your ship's weapon system changes depending on the Weapon Core in use.  Collecting Special Cores upgrades the current weapon.

AMBER CORE
1. Straight Shot
- Fires a single shot straight ahead.
Firepower: C /// Range: C /// # of Bullets: C

2. Gatling Shot
- 3 smaller shots with a faster rate of fire.
Firepower: B /// Range: B /// # of Bullets: B

3. Beam Shot
- A Concentrated beam of energy.
Firepower: A /// Range: C /// # of Bullets: A


TURQUOISE CORE
1. Split Shot
- Fires 2 shots at a slight angle.
Firepower: C /// Range: C /// # of Bullets: C

2. Scatter Shot
- Launches 5 shots in a wide spread
Firepower: C /// Range: B /// # of Bullets: A

3. Homing Shot
- Fires 3 narrow beams that home in on nearby targets.
Firepower: B /// Range: A /// # of Bullets: B


JADE CORE
1. Bomb Shot
- Unloads short-range explosives in a 180-degree range.
Firepower: C /// Range: D /// # of Bullets: B

2. Grenade Shot
- Timed grenades are ejected at medium range ahead, above, and below.
Firepower: B /// Range: C /// # of Bullets: C

3. Cluster Shot
- Launches powerful explosive clusters with a directed attack pattern.
Firepower: A /// Range: B /// # of Bullets: C

Published 5 hours ago
StatusIn development
AuthorEAR
GenreShooter
Tagseinhander, ps1, Shoot 'Em Up, stg

Download

Download
METAL CRISIS Demo 1.3a.zip 88 MB

Install instructions

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-> IMPORTANT NOTE <-

Windows Defender sometimes prevents games made in SHMUPCreator (an unrecognized app) from running.

To bypass this false-flag, click "More Info" inside the 'Windows protected your PC' box, and select "Run anyway".

If the game doesn't launch, download and install the Microsoft C++ redistributable:
https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe

Some antiviruses can prevent the game from launching.
Add an exception for this executable.
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