Publisher Degica Games and developer Spacewave Software have announced Rival Megagun, a competitive split-screen vertical shoot ’em up coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam) in Q4 2018. It will support up to two players, both locally and online.
Here is an overview of the game, via Degica Games:
About
Transform into your Mega Gunship boss form to blast your rival head-on in this unique shooting game with a competitive twist.
Rival Megagun is a competitive split-screen vertical shmup (or shoot ’em up, shooting game, STG) where you transform into a gigantic boss ship – your “Mega Gunship” – to invade your opponent’s screen. Build up your chain and unleash devastating attacks.
Multiple heroes to choose from, each with their own set of special weapons and Mega Gunship form. Features intense 2-player local and online versus battles and a single-player arcade mode.
Key Features
- Transform into a gigantic boss ship – your “Mega Gunship” – to invade your opponent’s screen.
- Build up your chain and unleash devastating attacks.
- Multiple heroes to choose from, each with their own set of special weapons and Mega Gunship form.
- Intense 2-player local and online versus battles.
- A single-player arcade mode.
Rival Megagun will be playable at Tokyo Sandbox 2018 in Tokyo from April 14 to 15, and BitSummit 2018 in Kyoto from May 12 to 13.
Watch the announcement trailer below.