Neo-retro 16-bit shoot'em up
Neo-retro shoot'em up: tight scrolling, crisp pixels, instant fun.
Ardius is built for 16-bit computer lovers, smoky arcade memories and punchy scrolling: Atari ST / Amiga spirit with modern readability, lively enemy waves, solid bosses and a custom soundtrack.
Designed like a cartridge from an alternate future between 1985 and 1992, Ardius embraces neo-retro: 16-bit feel, sharp pixel art, readable action, tracker-flavoured music and arcade difficulty to master.
A development version to test the arcade feel, wave pacing and controls.
Fast, lively combat designed to stay playable and easy to read.
A neo-retro identity for Atari, Amiga and readable-sprite lovers.
A custom tracker/chiptune-spirited soundtrack built to push the adrenaline.
Development version: the Windows demo evolves from build to build, with fixes and tuning published regularly for players following the project.
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