Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer

Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer

Developer(s)	SideQuest Studios
Publisher(s)	eastasiasoft
Designer
Engine
status	Status Missing
Release date	Microsoft Windows: December 14, 2007 PlayStation 3: December 4, 2008
Genre	Shoot 'em up
Mode(s)	Single-player, Multiplayer
Age rating(s)	ESRB: E
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3
Arcade system	Arcade System Missing
Media	Download, CD (PC Version)
Input	Sixaxis, Xbox 360 Controller for Windows(R)
Requirements	Requirements Missing
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Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed by SideQuest Studios and published by eastasiasoft. It is developed as a downloadable game for PlayStation 3 on the PlayStation Store and as a physical product for Microsoft Windows.

“	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!	„
	~ eastasiasoft on Söldner-X press release^[1]

Name[ | ]

The title of the game is Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer, a German expression.

Söldner-X translates as Mercenary-X.
Himmelsstürmer - Someone who's set to defy the impossible, easily overcoming true-life obstacles. Literally, Himmelsstürmer would mean "somebody who attacks/conquers the sky, alternatively "storms into the sky". An accepted translation of Himmelsstürmer is "Romantic Idealist".^[2]

Gameplay[ | ]

Söldner-X is a traditional 2D shoot'em up game with parallax scrolling, 720p high-definition graphics, weather effects and a rich weapon upgrade system.

Features[ | ]

12 stages of parallax graphics and animations, staged across 4 world/space settings
High definition graphics in 720p (16:9), or greater/lower resolutions for the PC
Supports 2-Player Co-Op Play (simultaneously)
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
Tactical elements such as chaining, effectiveness system, and 'berserker' mode
Hidden bonus features
More than 20 extras (with both positive and negative effects)
Collection quests
Features a soundtrack and sound effects (PC Feature)
Bi-lingual story mode (English/Japanese)
Six modes of difficulty: very easy, easy, normal, hard, impossible, nightmare
Online high score ranking
Constant frame rate of 60fps (if recommended system requirements are met) (PC Feature)

Sequel[ | ]

A sequel has been announced exclusively for PlayStation 3 (as a downloadable game), and it will be released in Q1 2010.

Reception[ | ]

IGN awarded 8.0 calling it "impressive".
GamerNode.com awarded the game an 8/10, calling it "highly entertaining."

References[ | ]

External links[ | ]

fr:Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer

[Press_Release-1] ttp://www.eastasiasoft.com/press/announcement_02.pdf

[Romantic_Idealist-2] ttp://dict.leo.org/?lp=ende&lp=frde&lp=esde&search=himmelsstuermer&searchLoc=0&relink=on&spellToler=standard&cmpType=relaxed

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