Insectoid, ActionSoft’s new Galaga-esque shooter, now available
What happens when I read the words “Galaga-Inspired” and “Free Demo” in a press release? I start downloading ActionSoft’s Insectoid as quickly as I can, punch my modem when it flakes out on me, and end up running through the entire demo instead of doing any work. The game truly is reminiscent of Galaga, with enemies typically entering the screen in formation before settling in, Space Invaders style. The demo gives seven full levels (including a boss fight), and 30 second previews of a handful of other levels. The levels are quite varied, either introducing new enemies (such as a centipede reminiscent of, well, Centipede) or new formation/attack strategies. Players have four ships to choose from, each with different speed, shooting speed, and special ability. The basic gun doesn’t rapid-fire, rather it charges up before releasing a burst of fire – this behavior changes with powerups which are plentiful if not all that exciting. The graphics are decent, with some aspects looking much nicer than others. All in all, the demo of Insectoid is certainly worth a download, and depending on how much you love a good Galaga-esque shooter, it’s likely worth shelling out $20 for the full deal as well.
ActionSoft Releases Insectoid, Its New Galaga-Inspired Space Shooter
ActionSoft has released Insectoid, its new high-intensity space shooter for Windows and MacOS. In development for over two years, this game is now available as a free-to-try download.
http://www.actionsoft.com/games/insectoid/
Insectoid is sure to appeal to anyone who grew up playing classic arcade shooters such as Galaga in the 80’s. Insectoid features fast-paced, adrenaline-inducing gameplay, over 50 unique levels, four custom ships, gorgeous high-res graphics, and a professional musical score. Three finely tuned difficulty levels ensure anyone, from novice gamer to expert, can enjoy the game.
Collect power-ups and use special weapons, including split ship, laser beam, fireball, and shield, as you fight back swarms of angry insects. Advance behind enemy lines and try to catch the enemy off-guard as you aide human forces in galactic war.
Requirements
- MacOS X 10.4 or newer OR Windows 7, XP or Vista
[Univeral Binary runs on both Intel and PPC based Macs]
- 1.2 GHz processor or faster (1.8 GHz recommended)
- 160 MB free RAMInsectoid is free to try, and costs $19.95 to purchase.
