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Bit Blaster XL

Bit Blaster XL

Jan. 22, 2016 $0.54
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Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

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A throwback to the quarter-munching arcade hits of the '80s, Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, addictive shoot 'em up with a modern twist. Your ship never stops moving , turn, boost, and brake to dodge enemies and stay alive. Fire automatically  - focus on dodging and collecting power-ups. Gather ammo and power-ups to unleash devastating attacks. Earn coins to unlock new ships, each with unique speed, fire rate, and shields. Chase high scores in endless survival mode! Easy to Learn, Hard to Master – Simple controls, deep gameplay. No Twin-Stick Needed – Classic arcade-style movement. Massive Power-Ups – Heat-seekers, lasers, spread shots, bombs, shields, and more! Unlockable Ships – Each with distinct playstyles and advantages. Bullet Hell Intensity – Dodge waves of enemies and projectiles. Leaderboards & Achievements – Compete for the top spot. Steam Trading Cards – Earn emoticons & profile wallpapers. Steam Cloud Support – Pick up where you left off. Multiple Languages – Available in English, Russian, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. Retro Soundtrack by Spiff Tune – Unique chiptunes for each ship (free DLC). Inspired by the Best:  Classic hits like Luftrausers, Asteroids, Space Invaders, Galaxian, and Geometry Wars influence Bit Blaster XL ’s addictive gameplay and retro charm. Bit Blaster XL is a simple, replayable score-chaser designed for arcade fun. If you find an issue or just want to say hi, reach out via Discord or my website, I appreciate your feedback! Thanks for playing! Adam Nickerson - Adamvision Studios

5929 Positive
219 Negative
5483 Recommendations
3 Peak CCU
17 Achievements

Developer

Adamvision Studios

Publisher

Adamvision Studios

Genres

Casual, Indie, Action

Categories

Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV

Tags

Bullet Hell (246) Shoot 'Em Up (240) Difficult (237) Shooter (234) Arcade (230) 2D (222) Controller (220) Action (217) Casual (215) Pixel Graphics (213) Minimalist (213) Family Friendly (204) Sci-fi (201) Space (194) Score Attack (191) Survival (188) Cartoon (182) Aliens (179) Old School (178) Retro (169)

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A throwback to the quarter-munching arcade hits of the '80s, Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, addictive shoot 'em up with a modern twist. Your ship never stops moving , turn, boost, and brake to dodge enemies and stay alive. Fire automatically  - focus on dodging and collecting power-ups. Gather ammo and power-ups to unleash devastating attacks. Earn coins to unlock new ships, each with unique speed, fire rate, and shields. Chase high scores in endless survival mode! Easy to Learn, Hard to Master – Simple controls, deep gameplay. No Twin-Stick Needed – Classic arcade-style movement. Massive Power-Ups – Heat-seekers, lasers, spread shots, bombs, shields, and more! Unlockable Ships – Each with distinct playstyles and advantages. Bullet Hell Intensity – Dodge waves of enemies and projectiles. Leaderboards & Achievements – Compete for the top spot. Steam Trading Cards – Earn emoticons & profile wallpapers. Steam Cloud Support – Pick up where you left off. Multiple Languages – Available in English, Russian, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. Retro Soundtrack by Spiff Tune – Unique chiptunes for each ship (free DLC). Inspired by the Best:  Classic hits like Luftrausers, Asteroids, Space Invaders, Galaxian, and Geometry Wars influence Bit Blaster XL ’s addictive gameplay and retro charm. Bit Blaster XL is a simple, replayable score-chaser designed for arcade fun. If you find an issue or just want to say hi, reach out via Discord or my website, I appreciate your feedback! Thanks for playing! Adam Nickerson - Adamvision Studios

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