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Via Gematsu

Twin-stick vertical scrolling shoot ’em up CYGNI: All Guns Blazing will launch both physically and digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on August 6 for $29.99, publisher Konami and developer KeelWorks announced. Physical and digital pre-orders are available now.



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ABOUT THIS GAME​

An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes CYGNI the vanguard for the next generation of Shoot-em Ups.

Outgunned and outmanned, plunge into a sky teeming with danger in a last-ditch battle for survival. Choose to route power between weapons or shield systems and go up against unrelenting waves of ground and aerial enemies. Upgrade your ship by picking up new tech and take down colossal alien bosses in visceral combat; do whatever it takes to survive.

CYGNI is an exhilarating space shooter elevating the genre to a truly next-generation experience.

Encamped within the remains of a long-lost civilization on the planet CYGNI, Earth forces are decimated by a surprise attack from a powerful, biomechanical, alien race. As one of the last pilots on the last carrier in the fleet, you are the only line of defence against the unyielding alien bombardment.

CYGNI Features:
• With next generation visuals, animation and special effects, CYGNI is a cinematic shoot'em up.
• Be the lone fighter battling through intensely hostile levels filled with waves of air and ground assaults.
• Choose where to route power on the fly switching between shields (defensive) or weapons systems (offensive).
• Collect energy to power up your ship and energise weaponry from hard-hitting nukes to inescapable vortex bombs.
• Launch air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks as you traverse neon-lit metropolises, moon-like landscapes and even outer space.
• Go one-on-one against gargantuan enemies in cinematically epic boss battles.
• Full orchestral score and immersive sound design.

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[Punished Miku]

Buns alert

 

[nial]

It will probably the better KDE game this year.

 

[Pejo]

Looks interesting. I won't poo poo their "it's not that bad to get hit" mechanic until I try it. Visually it looks cool. If the encounters are mechanically diverse and interesting, it might be fun. If the whole game is just a big "no fail mode" then maybe not.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Whoops, somehow I forgot to share the interesting parts present in the cinematic trailer in my OP.

 

[Punished Miku]

Video sold me on it. Bought.

 

[Jack Package]

I'll definitely be picking this up, and I am not complaining about a new IP from Konami, but why didn't they resurrect Gradius?

Hopefully Cygni will do well, and that can be next. The thought of a (relatively) big budget Gradius really appeals to me.

 

[Arsic]

Waiting on review because while it looks spectacular it’ll all come down to gameplay and length.

Not sure this is the next best thing for shmup fans to move the genre forward.

 

[FeralEcho]

Whoops, somehow I forgot to share the interesting parts present in the cinematic trailer in my OP.

Day 1

 

[[Sigma]]

Adding to my wish list.

 

[Alan Silvestro]

Pre-ordered PS5 physical edition on Amazon!

 

[Imtjnotu]

Looks good but holy hell those stutters and frame drops

 

[Švejk]

Whoops, somehow I forgot to share the interesting parts present in the cinematic trailer in my OP.

OT: All Buns Blazing

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Day 1

I think I've pre-ordered my physical copy about two months ago, lol, way before this cinematic trailer dropped.

 

[Hudo]

Whoops, somehow I forgot to share the interesting parts present in the cinematic trailer in my OP.

They know what they're doing. And I am all for it.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Final preview from Noisy Pixel just dropped a few hours ago:



Here's the written article:

CYGNI: All Guns Blazing Preview - A Fresh Take On Shmups

Explore our preview of CYGNI: All Guns Blazing, the new shmup from KeelWorks and Konami. Discover its unique gameplay, narrative elements, and what sets it apart in the genre.

noisypixel.net

 

[Magic Carpet]

Bump, Just a heads up that Steam has this 10% off just a few days before release.
Less than a week away.

 

[Švejk]

I have been yearning for a classic style sci-fi schmup with modern day graphics for quite some time. This looks like they're finally nailing what I've dreamed of for years now.

This was the first videogame I ever owned.... Astro Warrior (the 1st stage theme still slaps!)



to this....



We've come a long way...

 

[BossLackey]

I'm really looking forward to this.

I'm a somewhat newer shmup fan, but I really hope we can get more stuff like this.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Looks cool, thanks for letting us know about it OP!

I'm a somewhat newer shmup fan

Check this one out. I'm pretty new to the genre as well and this one seemed very cool to me based on the time I spent with it.

 

[Salz01]

I hope this is good. I really do.

 

[BossLackey]

Looks cool, thanks for letting us know about it OP!


Check this one out. I'm pretty new to the genre as well and this one seemed very cool to me based on the time I spent with it.

Well when I say newer it's been 4 or 5 years.

ZeroRanger is well under my belt. Fantastic game.

 

[Punished Miku]

I hope this is good. I really do.

I'll keep you posted. They took my pre-order money a couple days ago.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Uhmm, it loos like it will be one of the next free games on EGS!?

 

[Punished Miku]

Uhmm, it loos like it will be one of the next free games on EGS!?

That'd be sick if true. Geez.

 

[Hohenheim]

Uhmm, it loos like it will be one of the next free games on EGS!?

Wow! That's awesome! Been eagerly awaiting this game, and getting it for free is very nice!

 

[Katatonic]

Despite being interested when it was first announced, that Steam demo put me off, and I like a lot of Euroshmups.

The dev, who posts on the shmups forum, said they took the feedback to heart. Hopefully it turns out good.

He also confirmed PS5 & Xbox Series X = 60 fps. Xbox Series S = 30 fps.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Confirmed to be free on Epic.

I was looking forward to playing Cygni eventually, so this is great news!

 

[elbourreau]

Confirmed to be free on Epic.

I was looking forward to playing Cygni eventually, so this is great news!

It will be free day one ?

 

[00_Zer0]

Despite being interested when it was first announced, that Steam demo put me off, and I like a lot of Euroshmups.

The dev, who posts on the shmups forum, said they took the feedback to heart. Hopefully it turns out good.

He also confirmed PS5 & Xbox Series X = 60 fps. Xbox Series S = 30 fps.

Yeah, I wasn't too keen on the demo. Too much going on in the background for it's own good. Felt like I needed an extra set of hands to control this game. Enemy fire hard to see. Then the dreadful UE stutter problem. Here's hoping it's a good game, because despite the initial problems I had with the demo I hope the developer sorted it all out.

 

[Heisenberg007]

It will be free day one ?

yep. will be free to claim on Epic between Aug 08 and Aug 15.