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Grind Stormer

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Grind Stormer
Description
ARE YOU SHARP ENOUGH TO DODGE ALL THE BULLETS AND BLAST THE ENEMIES INTO OBLIVION? Grind Stormer is a vertically scrolling space shoot ‘em up originally developed by Toaplan. The game is an early manic shooter with plenty of bullets coming at the player, a concept that was further developed in Batsu...
Genre:
Shooter - Arcade - Shoot 'em Up
Tags:
2D, Sci-fi, Pixel Graphics, Space, Top-Down, show 7 more... Shooter, Retro, Local Co-Op, Arcade, Combat, Local Multiplayer, Shoot'EmUp
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2/5

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Product details
2024, Bitwave Games, Toaplan, ...
System requirements
256 MB RAM, 10 MB available space, Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system...
Time to beat
1 hMain
1.5 h Main + Sides
3.5 h Completionist
1 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description

ARE YOU SHARP ENOUGH TO DODGE ALL THE BULLETS AND BLAST THE ENEMIES INTO OBLIVION?

Grind Stormer is a vertically scrolling space shoot ‘em up originally developed by Toaplan. The game is an early manic shooter with plenty of bullets coming at the player, a concept that was further developed in Batsugun and eventually led to the bullet hell shoot ‘em ups. The barrage of bullets makes Grind Stormer a very hard game even for the shmup veterans used to a challenge. Newcomers can utilize the new easy mode, rewind, and quick save to learn and progress.

The Japanese version of the game, called V・V (pronounced V Five), features a selectable power-up system with gauges, providing a strategic gameplay element where the key to success is to use the appropriate weapon for each level and enemy encounter. By collecting rhombus items the player can choose between different weapons similar to the Toaplan classic Slap Fight. The international version of Grind Stormer simplifies gameplay by eliminating the selective power-up system and replacing it with instant power-ups based on item acquisition.
Grind Stormer was created by an all-star team that would after their tenure at Toaplan continue their careers in the games industry.

“The perfect hybrid between old school Toaplan and bullet hell.” – Shmup Junkie

The Story of Grind Stormer:
It’s a game within a game! As a dashing young secret agent in the year 2210, you’ve received an assignment by the government to enter a virtual reality simulator with the NA-00 space fighter craft. The simulator is considered as the ultimate arcade machine. Many players have fought back, but no one has ever cleared it and returned to the real world. When you start to investigate the real purpose, you ask the question “is this really just a game?” Pressing the start button, the speaker gives the start signal. “Showtime!”

ORIGINAL GAME FEATURES:

  • Both the international Grind Stormer and Japanese V・V are included, providing different gameplay approaches.
  • The satellite helper WING is standard on the aircraft providing attack variations such as a forward barrage or a wide strike.
  • Upbeat sci-fi FM soundtrack from composer Masahiro Yuge, known for his work on Truxton, Twin Cobra, and many others.

QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS:

  • Minimal Input Lag: Emulation, input processing, and rendering all complete on the same frame.
  • Quick Save using F1-F10, Reload with Shift+ F1-F10
  • Online leaderboards for Single Credit, No Assist, and Assisted plays.
  • Rewind the game between 10-18 minutes, depending on the action.
  • Capture sharable replays to immortalize your interstellar victories (or funny moments).
  • Assist Features such as auto-fire at multiple rates.
  • Very Easy Mode: Lower the difficulty to breeze through the adventure.
  • Pixel perfect or full-screen scaling in windowed or full-screen mode.
  • Rotate the gameplay in 90-degree increments.
  • Hone your skills in the ultra-customizable practice mode!

© Bitwave AB. All rights reserved. © TATSUJIN Co., Ltd.

System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
1 hMain
1.5 h Main + Sides
3.5 h Completionist
1 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Shooter - Arcade - Shoot 'em Up
Tags:
2D, Sci-fi, Pixel Graphics, Space, Top-Down, show 7 more... Shooter, Retro, Local Co-Op, Arcade, Combat, Local Multiplayer, Shoot'EmUp
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2024-04-08T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Bitwave Games, Toaplan / Clear River Games
Size:
12 MB
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Game features
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
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User reviews

Posted on: April 28, 2024

andriesmalan

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Games: Reviews: 1

2 Player mode is not co-op play

Graphics and gameplay are good, nice good old arcade game feel. I bought this game SPECIFICALLY and exclusively for the fact that it claimed it was 2 player co-op game. However, when you finally figure out how to enable player 2, it turns out, player 1 and player 2 just take turns to play, there is no 2 player, the players just take turns watching each other play until the other dies. Should be good for 1-player. It seems pretty challenging and unforgiving - you die easily - so you need to be into that sort of challenge.

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