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DRAINUS

On the oppressed planet Halpax, Irina steals the Kharlal Empire's advanced Drainus fighter to seek a cure for her ill father and join a time-traveler's effort against the empire. Fly through side-scrolling stages, shooting enemy craft and bosses. The Reflector absorbs energy attacks for a counterstrike, while other attacks must be dodged. Collect resources to unlock weapons and equipment, then configure the ship's loadout during a run. Damage removes power-ups before costing a life; a second campaign pass, stage replay, and higher difficulty options provide additional ways to play.

Pilot a stolen fighter against an empire, absorbing enemy energy fire to fuel counterattacks and ship upgrades.

Released 22 May 2022

96%positive of
603 player reviews
$14.99
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Absorb-and-Return Combat

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Reconfigure Your Fighter

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Find Story Recordings

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Developed by Team Ladybug, WSS playground · Published by WSS playground, Alliance Arts

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Common Player Critiques

  1. Short Campaign
  2. Too Easy for Veterans
  3. Repeated Stage Layouts
  4. Upgrade Menu Friction
96%
positive of 603 player reviews
81/100
Metacritic

Back of the Box

Platforms Windows
Achievements 20
Age ratings
  • ClassInd (Brazil) 10 — Violência
  • IGRS (Indonesia) 13 — Kekerasan
  • Steam (Germany) 12 — Gewalt
Controller support Xbox
Controller required No
DLC / extras 1 listed on Steam
Metacritic 81/100 View on Metacritic

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