Scoregasm

By: Derek Yu

On: October 11th, 2011

Scoregasm is the latest from Charlie, creator of Space Phallus, Irukandji, and Bullet Candy Perfect. It’s an arena shoot ’em up where the goal is to keep your combo number up by destroying enemies repeatedly. This also replenishes a Close Range Attack that earns double combo points and also turns bullets into high-value hearts. If you maintain your combo count toward the end of the level, you may qualify for an extra-intense “Scoregasm Frenzy” (cough) that offers up big scoring opportunities and opens up alternate level paths.

Presentation-wise, Scoregasm doesn’t seem to distinguish itself from the other glowy arena shoot ’em ups out there (aside from the moaning!), but the Close Range Attack is fun. Check out the demo, which features roughly a third of the game’s levels.

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Video Previews in Space

By: Derek Yu

On: April 30th, 2009

First up, the fantastic-looking Gratuitous Space Battles, from Positech Games (Democracy, Kudos). Wow. Amazing. Scale.

Next is Oddbob’s SYNSO: Squid Harder, the sequel to the retina-obliterating arena shoot ’em up Squid Yes! Not So Octopus!. (Source: the2bears)

Finally, a very early preview of Bullet Candy 2. Charlie, the creator, has also released a new version of Space Phallus with two new levels. (Source: the2bears)