Star Ghost recently released on the Wii U eShop. I've got one NA, one EU, and one AUS copy to give away.
The game was famously referred to as "Balloon Fight meets Gradius" by Metacritic user redDKtie. It's a shmup, with DKCR-style rocket barrel controls, a distinctive lack of bullet hell (which makes sense since its setting is amongst the stars, which are often called the heavens!), and a rockin' David Wise OST.
Aw yeah. David WISE.
Er, hem. So, here's the OT, made by my delightful friend jariw.
Stealing some pertinent deets from there:
How to Enter
To enter, tell me about about an under-appreciated shmup you enjoyed *or* your favorite Wise tune. (But I mean, don't just post a link. I want to hear what you got out of this shmup or musical track.)
Also, be sure to specify your region!
You may enter as may times as you like, but you can only win one copy.
I will choose winners in a few days so you can get your stellar ghostly gaming on very soon!
Disclaimer: I do not work for Squarehead Studios or any game company. If I'm giving away an eShop or other game in a thread like this, the codes are usually provided by the publisher or developer, but I am not being paid or asked to do this.
The game was famously referred to as "Balloon Fight meets Gradius" by Metacritic user redDKtie. It's a shmup, with DKCR-style rocket barrel controls, a distinctive lack of bullet hell (which makes sense since its setting is amongst the stars, which are often called the heavens!), and a rockin' David Wise OST.
Aw yeah. David WISE.
Er, hem. So, here's the OT, made by my delightful friend jariw.
Stealing some pertinent deets from there:
FEATURES Dynamic level generation
12 Star Systems
Sound track by David Wise
Simple control system
Off-TV play
GAME DESCRIPTION
Levels are dynamically created, but the skill curve is similar for each new game.
Each star system have around 6 stages, except the very first star systems (these star systems have less stages).
The ship is controlled in a similar way to how the rocket barrel levels in Donkey Kong Country Returns or Tropical Freeze control, using the thrust to control the height.
Movement left/right of the ship doesn't exist.
DEVELOPER
The game has been developed and designed by Rhys Lewis. Prior to founding Squarehead, Rhys was the A.I. lead at Retro Studios, and before that he was at Rare. He has contributed to a number of well-known titles, including Banjo-Kazooie, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
How to Enter
To enter, tell me about about an under-appreciated shmup you enjoyed *or* your favorite Wise tune. (But I mean, don't just post a link. I want to hear what you got out of this shmup or musical track.)
Also, be sure to specify your region!
You may enter as may times as you like, but you can only win one copy.
I will choose winners in a few days so you can get your stellar ghostly gaming on very soon!
Disclaimer: I do not work for Squarehead Studios or any game company. If I'm giving away an eShop or other game in a thread like this, the codes are usually provided by the publisher or developer, but I am not being paid or asked to do this.