Playing this game felt like traveling back in time to being 10 years old in the late '80's playing Konami's Gradius with my NES hooked up to the living room TV in my parents' house. In my mind I know that this game is a modernized version inspired on Gradius with a lot of improvements on gameplay, graphics and QoL features, but in my heart it was the exact same game I remembered. Beautiful.
Super Hydorah
- Release Date:
- Sep 20, 2017
- Metacritic:
- 82
- Developer:
- Abylight, Gryzor87, Locomalito
- Publisher:
- Abylight Studios
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game

An evil force has launched an invasion over the Omios star. Only you, the most skilled and deadly pilot in the galaxy, can face the dreadful menace of the Meroptians, bio-mechanical creatures set in a ruthless war of conquest. Equip your ship, select a route and fight planet by planet against the hordes of Meroptians!

- 21 levels divided into 35 sublevels
- Non-linear level layout with route selection
- Weapon selection and power-ups in every mission
- 35 bosses and more than 100 enemies
- Single player, Co-op multiplayer and Robot Chase spin-off mode
- Easy to learn, damn hard to master!
- Dangers of different nature in each level (not just bullets)
- Original soundtrack with 60+ tracks
- Secrets, multiple endings, achievements and rank system
- CRT Monitor effect
If you love unique experiences and handcrafted games, Super Hydorah is made for you!
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User Reviews
Great retro Shoot'em'Up. Be sure to have a look at the website of Locomalito, the developer. There are several other great freeware games there, all in retro style. Also check out Maldita Castilla EX by the same developer on Steam, especially if you like Ghosts'n'Goblins/Ghouls'n'Ghost.
Locomalito & Gryzor87's lovely little tribute to you-know-what. I like coming back to this one every now and then. Always puts a smile on my face when it's not pissing me off.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8 o 10
- Processor: 1GHz+
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 128 MB
- Storage: 175 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Super Hydorah cost?
Super Hydorah costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for Super Hydorah?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8 o 10 Processor: 1GHz+ Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 128 MB Storage: 175 MB available space
What platforms is Super Hydorah available on?
Super Hydorah is available on Windows PC.
Is Super Hydorah worth buying?
Super Hydorah has 100% positive reviews from 4 players. Metacritic score: 82/100.
When was Super Hydorah released?
Super Hydorah was released on Sep 20, 2017.
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