Preventive Strike (2018)

Developer: TocanaDev, SimFabric
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Indie, Arcade
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

Controlling an overpowered helicopter in a fast-paced isometric shooter with simple but lively visuals.

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About

Preventive Strike is a dynamic arcade scroll-shooter created by a single developer. You control an overpowered attack helicopter with the objective to drive the enemy out of your land and make your way to the enemy base and eliminate the threat. They don't know what's coming, but neither do you! The game has an isometric view on the level, which stands out from the typical for this genre top-down or side view and adds some depth to the environment. The graphics are simple yet eye-catching, with lots of stuff happening on screen. There's no room for boredom. Key features include most of what you'd expect to see in an arcade shooter: fluid controls, a variety of enemies, power-ups, changing environments, player progression, score, etc.

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