Excellent game, I haven't been THIS excited playing a shmup since Gunvein. The core gameplay seems to be very CAVE inspired which is a great thing in my book. I could also notice some RAIDEN dna here, good stuff. Multiple game modes to cater both beginners and hardcore players. Great ship variety and weapon customization. Super satisfying fast paced action with good encounter design / bullet patterns. The soundtrack is also amazing, the colorful presentation is pretty nice but some UI elements, 3D models / environment textures / explosions can look quite basic at times. Performance can get a bit funky with high GPU utilization when there's lots of stuff on the screen and there's no graphics settings besides screen resolution / frame rate limiter atm. Anyways I'm very excited to see what the future updates could bring to improve the experience. If you're a shmup fan I highly recommend to keep an eye on this game.
The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击
- Release Date:
- Sep 28, 2023
- Developer:
- Crystal Heart's Studio
- Publisher:
- Crystal Heart's Studio
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Three years after the Evolution Conflict, the Unknowns return with a large invasion. Fortunately, the Earth is already in vigilance after that conflict. With the new department called "Earth Defense Organization" formed, the research power all over the world was combined together. Now, the newly developed fighters and its highly-customizable weaponry are packed. Make your choice and strike back the Unknowns!
▧ Gameplay
> One game system features strategies and the another one features excitements. Combining different systems together with variant difficulties, there are in total 5 different game modes satisfying different demands.
> There are 10 different fighters for choosing, and each fighter has independent customizations. Customize it with your interest and makes it your own choice!
> A well-adjusted resource system, in which the total resource is limited, but with slow health regen and the protection of auto bombs, the fault tolerance is relatively higher.
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User Reviews
I am very happy I decided to buy early access to this game. Its a nice mix of CAVE bullet hells, The Raiden series, and M2 style widgets. Highly recommend!
The game seems to have evolved quite a bit since the demo build. Love the M2 style gadgets and the gameplay is just great fun. Look forward to the main release.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 8100
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 760 with 4G VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Monitor needs to support 16:9 ratio; Please lower Texture Quality when low on VRAM
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 9600 or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 with 6G VRAM or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Lower specs may cause higher input delay
FAQ
How much does The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击 cost?
The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击 costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3 8100 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 760 with 4G VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: Monitor needs to support 16:9 ratio; Please lower Texture Quality when low on VRAM Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5 9600 or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 with 6G VRAM or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: Lower specs may cause higher input delay
What platforms is The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击 available on?
The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击 is available on Windows PC.
Is The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击 worth buying?
The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击 has 89% positive reviews from 9 players.
When was The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击 released?
The War Enders: First Strike | 终战：初击 was released on Sep 28, 2023.
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