Similar to NIGHTSTAR: Rogue Wings, Stellar Codex is another game that’s very similar to Star Fox.
It’s a 2D/3D shooter with an arcade touch- mixed with on-rails combat. It’s like Star Fox in many ways. You could see Stellar Codex as a very inspired game by Star Fox, but then again, there are no annoying squadmates buzzing around bugging you for help or pestering you with things you already know. You fly solo.
Your character is dubbed Jack Knight. You’re the leader of the Elite SABER Squadron. You discover aliens on that stem from the Stellar Codex. You need to lead your squadmates over there (but take on missions solo, since you’re badass like that) and battle species in a variety of hazardous environments like asteroids, spaceships, debris, and even stars.
The game is moderately paced with arcade-style graphics that are just mesmerizing. The camera is mainly in third-person, with an occasional top-down view like an arcade space shooter. You’re on rains for most of the game in a hectic battlefield with twists here and there. The top-down sections are fun and there are side-scrolling sections too. While the Stellar Codex offers a nice rounded style of gameplay, it is pretty much said that the 3D parts are the best. I mean, you’re gunning through space blasting enemies with multiple weapons and dodging obstacles in a fast-paced shooter. What’s more to say? Just play it already and see it for yourself.
Your target can be aimed independently of your ship as well. You have free aim.
Even in alpha, the game looks very polished and has very few issues. It’s a blast to play. The only problems that I can point out are that the game can be too difficult at a few chokepoints. If you like Star Fox, you’ll need to play this game.
Check it out below and grab the download. It’s awesome.
(Via Developer Page.)
Download Stellar Codex Alpha
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