Craving some top-down shooter excitement? Look no further than the newly launched Alien Core: Galaxy Invasion, now available on iOS! While the genre is well-explored, this game brings its own charm with a retro twist. Let's dive in and see if it's worth your time.
In Alien Core, your mission is straightforward: obliterate the rogue AI, O-Core, which has betrayed its creators and established the Ostallian Empire. The best way to achieve this? Hop into your starship and blast through O-Core's forces.
The game adopts a nostalgic low-res style within the bullet hell genre, guiding you through entertainingly retro spacescapes. It's packed with all the classic features you'd expect: power-ups to grab, ship upgrades to enhance your performance, and the thrill of demolishing enemy installations, watching them explode in a satisfying cascade of pixels.
Shoot the core! With numerous boss battles, a variety of ships to unlock, and the choice between arcade and story modes, Alien Core offers plenty to keep you engaged. The chain-reaction mechanic stands out, providing a primal satisfaction as you blast pixels into oblivion.
While the graphics might seem a bit too basic for some, Alien Core is loaded with features that could appeal to fans of fast-paced, retro action. If you're not convinced, no worries—there are plenty of other top launches to explore. Why not check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week, featuring the best releases from the last seven days?