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STURMWIND EX

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71%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, stability
76% User Score Based on 42 reviews
Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

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STURMWIND EX is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Duranik and was released on September 30, 2019. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Sturmwind Ex is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it! You can play missionmode with all 16 levels with saving your progress with every finished level or arcademode with 6 levels and no continues.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
music7 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Sturmwind EX features tight and challenging shoot 'em up gameplay with three distinct weapons that can be upgraded.
  • The game boasts impressive graphics and a variety of stages to master, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • Many players appreciate the fluid gameplay and the nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic shmups.
  • The visuals can be ambiguous, making it difficult to discern enemies and terrain, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
  • The sound design is often criticized for being noisy and the music is considered annoying by some players.
  • There are reports of bugs and crashes, particularly in certain levels, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the C-64 style music annoying and the sound design overly noisy, while others praise the catchy acid techno soundtrack as a highlight. Some users prefer to turn off the music entirely, and there are suggestions for improvements, such as a more atmospheric game over theme. Overall, the soundtrack's quality seems to vary significantly among players, with some considering it a standout feature and others dismissing it as lacking.

    • “Great game with a rocking soundtrack.”
    • “It's even better than the DC version and its soundtrack is a hit of its own.”
    • “The graphics are incredible & mind-blowing, great catchy acid techno soundtracks.”
    • “The C-64 style music is annoying and the sound design is overly noisy in general.”
    • “Don't be fooled by the trailer; the game isn't nearly as good looking in actual gameplay, and the soundtrack flat out sucks.”
    • “Could hardly hear the soundtrack, but I guess that's my fault due to tweaking the sound effects lower.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their modernity and high quality, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive 4K resolution and fluid performance at 60fps. While some describe the visuals as incredible and mind-blowing, others note that despite the strong graphical presentation, the gameplay may not be as memorable or innovative. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing positively to the gaming experience.

    • “Horizontal shmup, featuring modern graphics and good gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are incredible & mind-blowing, great catchy acid techno soundtracks.”
    • “[tight and challenging shoot 'em up gameplay with 3 distinct weapons, awesome graphics and music, loads of stages to master].”
    • “[Visuals can be quite ambiguous; sound effects are fairly generic, and there is no multiplayer or leaderboards.]”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is described as a mix of fluid mechanics and derivative elements, with some players finding it straightforward yet challenging to master. While the graphics are generally praised, opinions vary on the overall experience, with some noting that it fails to stand out and the soundtrack is lacking. Overall, it features tight shoot 'em up mechanics and a variety of weapons, but the execution may not meet all players' expectations.

    • “Horizontal shmup, featuring modern graphics and good gameplay.”
    • “It's got very fluid gameplay and great graphics and sound.”
    • “[Tight and challenging shoot 'em up gameplay with 3 distinct weapons, awesome graphics and music, loads of stages to master.]”
    • “Don't be fooled by the trailer; the game isn't nearly as good looking in actual gameplay, and the soundtrack flat out sucks.”
    • “In my initial hour of play, I have yet to master this fairly straightforward mechanic.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the 16 missions and boss battles; however, some express disappointment over the absence of the original story introduction from the Dreamcast version. Despite technical issues in arcade mode, the overall narrative experience is considered engaging and enjoyable.

    • “Totally love this game! My experience so far is almost perfect, except it would have been nice to have the original story introduction from the Dreamcast version. What a shame that was left out.”
    • “16 missions/stages, each with a big boss at the end to deal with.”
    • “I completed the game once in mission mode, and when trying the arcade mode, it crashed on the 5th stage.”
    • “There are 16 missions/stages, each with a big boss at the end to deal with.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and poor design that detract from the overall experience.

    • “Boring, badly designed, and buggy euro-shooter.”
    • “Boring, badly designed, and buggy euro-shooter.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on low-end systems without any serious bugs reported.

    • “The game has no serious bugs and runs smoothly, even on a low-end system.”
    • “The game runs exceptionally well, providing a seamless experience even on less powerful hardware.”
    • “I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game optimized for my older setup, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.”
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STURMWIND EX is a arcade shooter game.

STURMWIND EX is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and others.

STURMWIND EX was released on September 30, 2019.

STURMWIND EX was developed by Duranik.

STURMWIND EX has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

STURMWIND EX is a single player game.

Similar games include DRAINUS, Syder Arcade, Sun Blast, ESCHATOS, Drifting Lands and others.