
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
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Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your advanced Schildmaid technology and start collecting dangerous projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield runs out and danger time kicks in, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Schildmaid MX is a fresh, new and shiny 2D shoot 'em up in which you pick 1 of 3 ferocious space fighter crafts to wreak havoc on the invasion fleet that threatens your planet. Embark on multiple attack runs and put fear in the hearts of the enemy. The best pilots are immortalized on the online leaderboards!
Schildmaid MX features:
delicious bullet absorbing scoring mechanics;
a friendly difficulty curve for beginners in Jaeger Mode;
instant action and a frantic challenge for veteran shmup players in Krieger Mode;
a true endless survival gauntlet for the most die hard players in Chimera Mode;
a short and seriously spicy playthrough that tests your mastery of the game's mechanics in Sieger Mode;
extra versions of both Jaeger Mode and Krieger Mode that push scoring and survival past their original limits;
multiple secret boss fights that activate via specific player actions and achievements;
3 selectable ships;
numerous loops that progressively introduce new enemies and situations across most game modes;
more than 40 handcrafted stages, spread out over the different game modes;
automatically saved checkpoints after each cleared stage in Jaeger Mode;
online leaderboards with viewable replays and statistical breakdowns;
unlockable achievements and titles for your player profile;
amazingly catchy OST by Ed Tremblay of Studio Mudprints;
optional proper CRT display emulation for a beautiful, nostalgic look.
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Man this game is literal onscreen fireworks! Killer soundtrack aswell. Lots of bullet dodging and a mechanic that makes your shield absorb the bullets and grants you power-ups. It's nice to see these old style arcade games being made again with all the modern day tools we have now, without losing any of that retro gaming nostalgia. Recommended!
This is really fun! It's like those fun shooter games on the SNES but supercharged! Lot's of visual details, simple but good. Great job from the devs
Schildmaid MX is yet another indie SHMUP that manages to bridge the gap between newcomers and veterans nicely. Easy to learn core mechanics, a fantastic difficulty curve, ship types that further customize difficulty. An excellent title to get into the genre with. On top of that, the game is an audiovisual treat, especially with its CRT Filter! All in all, it's an addictive gameplay loop wrapped in a feast for the senses. Absolutely recommended!
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This is such a surprising gem, easy to learn and hard to master, constantly pulling me in to this just one more better playthrough, getting that top 10 spot on the leaderboards. I rage quit quite some times on the higher tiers but it’s a blast with all its graphics glory going on while still being manageable to dodge and not be left to chance. I usually play much different games but this really pulled me in for quite some fun hours. I also like the soundtrack quite a lot. If you just a little bit like the genre, this is a great addition to your collection.
The scoring mechanics are immensely satisfying here. The soundtrack is also phenomenal (good soundtrack seems to be a recurring pattern with many of the games that I review). Although the gameplay here is quite enjoyable, it can get a bit repetitive after a while. If you like shmups, then you will almost certainly like this. Get this on sale.
This game is a blast! I feel like I`m back in the good old arcade days. The game mechanics are simple but difficult to mater. And when there`s no way out, it`s time for the ex ability - Enjoy the fireworks of explosions and the unbelievable sound. Well done!
I bought Schildmaid MX when ti came out on itch back in 2021 and I can safely say that is was one of the best shmups of 2021 and it will be one of the shmups of 2023 Pros - Not route heavy - Unique Mechanic of absorbing bullets - Banger soundtrack - Replays - Leaderboards with downloadable replays - 6 Game Modes with increasing difficulty and unique twists. - Lots of settings to make the game more readable - Amazing Practice Options - Easy to understand difficult to master - Fun Cons - Deaths can spiral out of control rather quickly So all in all this is an amazing game.
Schildmaid MX hat mich schon jetzt überzeugt. Macht total bock das Spiel. Das Prinzip dahinter ist durchdacht. Die Projektile zu adsorbieren und dadurch Erfahrung für die nächste Raumschiffklasse zu bekommen, oder dann im höchsten Level einfach noch mehr Punkte finde ich gut! Die Gegner sind kreativ gestaltet und fordern einen heraus, die unterschiedlichen Raumschifftypen geben einem individuelle Möglichkeiten diese sich nach seinem Spielstil auszuwählen.
La cosa es más simple de lo que parece, arrastras las cadenas, atrapas las balas, pastoreas los enemigos para sacar balas y haces que los especiales vuelen para sobrevivir. Es "sencillo" pero también se pone complicado, buena suerte en los modos EX, la necesitarás. WILSONS HAVE FEELINGS!!!!!!!!
I love shmups, me. love 'em. This one is an immediate favourite. VERY highly recommended!
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