Smilebit Xbox-exclusive shooter with complex aerial movement mechanics. Arduous learning curve but mastery is rewarding. Original alien steampunk atmosphere. One of the most difficult and unique games in the original Xbox library.
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Action1 player12+
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Kelly and Saburouta, soldiers of a futuristic British Empire, colonize alien planets in a fast-paced steampunk universe. Published by Sega, released in 2002 in the United States, Europe, and Japan. An Xbox exclusive developed by Smilebit, featuring a back-jet propulsion system for high-speed movement, a futuristic weapons arsenal, and a deliberately high difficulty.
An action game from Smilebit, Gunvalkyrie has you pilot a jetpack equipped fighter through open environments where aerial movement and shooting combine via a demanding dual stick control. The freedom of movement, the Victorian steampunk mood and the sense of speed make it a singular, exhilarating experience. The disorienting handling and the steep learning curve put off many players. An atypical action game for fans of mobility challenge and demanding games with a Japanese touch.