Set in the distant future, Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a fast and furious shoot 'em up with state-of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations. In the storyline, planet Earth's resistance aims to stop a deadly infection consuming both life forms and technology alike, oddly having to rely on an anti-hero mercenary and bounty hunter to pilot a mighty prototype star fighter. His goal: To fight his way to the virus' origin, save civilisation and earn cash to boot!
12 stages of beautiful parallax graphics and animations, staged across 4 fantastic world/space settings
High definition graphics in 720p
Supports various screen modes (16:9, 16:10 and 4:3)
Supports 2-Player Co-Op Play (simultaneously)
Beautiful weather effects (such as rain, fog and lightning)
Detailed background animations
Classic design, yet state-of-the-art shooter technology
Unique upgrade weapon system with five standard weapon types
Never before seen tactical elements such as chaining, effectiveness system, 'berserker' mode and much more
Plenty of hidden bonus features
More than 20 extras (with both positive and negative effects!)
Addictive collection quests
Over-the-top boss fights
Features a superb soundtrack and sound effects
Bi-lingual story mode (English/Japanese)
Six modes of difficulty: very easy, easy, normal, hard, impossible, nightmare
Easy to learn, yet tough to master
Online high score ranking
Constant frame rate (60fps)*
More Screenshots
http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=13&Itemid=39
http://www.soldner-x.com/
New video!
http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=1
Game still looks sweeeet
Shipping December 14th, 2007 ( full price title )
http://www.soldner-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=1
Main Thread + more screenies and videos in the indy / retro remake section
http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33901207