
It looks like arcade-style aerial combat games are staging a comeback. Skystone Games has kicked off pre-registrations for ACECRAFT: Skyhero, a vertical-scrolling bullet-hell shooter. What makes it stand out is its two-player cooperative mode, designed exclusively for mobile gameplay.
The game puts you inside the cockpit of the Ark of Hope, tasked with defending Cloudia from the invading Nightmare Legion. Cloudia is a floating fantasy realm in the sky, home to candy-coated landscapes and gothic witch manors.
This world has been thrown into turmoil, and only a pair of ace pilots can restore order. You can pick from eight pilots, each with their own upgradeable wingmen. Their personal stories are woven into the adventure, becoming unlocked as you progress and explore.
ACECRAFT: Skyhero combines bullet-hell action with roguelike mechanics and cooperative strategy. The campaign is built around two-player teamwork, letting you team up with a friend or match online for quick, action-packed sessions.
A unique bullet absorption system features in the gameplay. It allows you to collect pink enemy shots mid-flight and convert them into your own weapons. Combine that with random roguelike skills that drop during each run, and every sky battle feels fresh and unique.
You can also board the Time Train to replay major boss encounters. This unlocks victory records that track your wins and expose boss vulnerabilities. Additionally, a challenge mode, speedrun events, and worldwide leaderboards are available.
Pre-registration is currently open on the Google Play Store. Those who sign up early will get a collection of launch-day bonuses. Should the game reach 3 million pre-registrations, everyone earns two Cloudia Collectible Packs plus 8,888 Gold.
Hitting 5 million sign-ups unlocks a Sub-zero Protective Jacket and 100 Random Blueprints. And if 8 million is reached, you'll get 3 additional Recruit Tickets and another 8,888 Gold.
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