Indie developer LeftOver announced a release date for Asura The Striker, their 3D action-shooter homage to classic 80s/90s arcade titles like Space Harrier.
Asura The Striker is set to launch on April 24th for Windows PC (via Steam) and will support English and Japanese languages.
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:
A fast-paced, retro-inspired 3D shooting action game created as a heartfelt homage to arcade classics from the ’80s and ’90s.
You are ASURA, a humanoid combat weapon built to eliminate an alien invasion from space. Master high-speed shooting, powerful melee attacks, and time-bending slow motion mechanics.
- Energy Shot – your rapid-fire ranged weapon
- Shining Knuckle – a charged punch for devastating damage
- Lightning Over Drive – slow down time and control the battlefield
Core Action
- Wipe out swarms of alien invaders!
- Use Lightning Over Drive to escape danger!
- Destroy powerful enemies with a single punch!
- Face off against terrifying alien bosses!
Controls
- Movement: Use the left stick or D-pad. (You can toggle whether the character auto-centers when in a neutral position.)
- Energy Shot: Press the shot button to fire.
- Shining Knuckle: Hold the punch button, then release to strike.
- Lightning Over Drive: Press the slow button to slow time (consumes energy gauge).
Features
- High-speed 3D shooting action
- Close-range “cooperative punch” combos
- Slow-motion system for precision and style
- Multiple stage paths for replayability
