ETHER VAPOR Remaster (2012)

Developer: Edelweiss
Publisher: PLAYISM
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 318 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, arcade-style shoot 'em up with explosive and cinematic 3D visuals.

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What players say

Players say Ether Vapor Remaster is a score-attack shmup with no power-ups from enemies, where you unlock more shields and continues by replaying levels. The short stages and cinematic 3D visuals are praised, but bosses feel tanky and weapons weak. Some need to cap framerate at 60 fps to avoid running too fast. Extra content on a now-dead website is inaccessible.

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