Side-scrolling multi-directional shoot ’em up Syder Reloaded is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam for $11.99, developer Studio Evil announced.
Syder Reloaded first launched for Switch on March 13, 2020.
Here is an overview of the game, via Studio Evil:
About
An overcharged and furious side-scrolling, multi-directional shoot ’em up.
Syder Reloaded is the love letter to 90s Amiga shoot ’em ups you’ve always wanted, remastering and expanding on Syder Arcade, the classic shoot ’em up, bullet-hell hybrid you know and love. A slew of challenging levels, a fleet of distinct ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your old-school roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
No items to upgrade, nothing to grind through, no coins needed for continues; your progress is solely measured by your individual skill. If you’re looking for a game that delivers a straight shot of nostalgia and 90s challenge, you’ll find nothing better. Pick up your controller or reach for your keyboard, will you master Syder Reloaded?
What’s New?
- ‘Tis But a Scratch – Introducing grazing! Fly in the face of danger and keep your score multiplier alive by flying close to bullets.
- Pick Your Poison – Shoot powerups to cycle your options. Forget otherwise perfect runs being ruined with random weapon drops. Now you make the call.
- Make Mine a Multi – Bullet cancelling partially refills the multiplier reset counter. When your special weapon is charged, earn extra score based on your multiplier.
- A Fresh Coat of Paint – All new graphics and improved level design, boss battles and enemy behaviors.
- Expanded Roster – Get ready for battle with four new playable ships.
- Settle the Score – The scoring system has been redesigned from scratch, rewarding the most skilled players.
Key Features
- Six Legendary Levels – A challenging Campaign Mode packed with guns, glory, and buckets of adversity for you to overcome!
- Choose Your Ship – Even more superb starships ready to be commanded, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Choose wisely!
- How Far Can You Go? – Three different Survival and Challenge Mode levels, perfect for pilots wishing to showcase their skills.
- Online Leaderboards – Take control of the all-new scoring system and make your mark on the Global Leaderboards, or go personal and fight for bragging rights at the top of your friends list.
- Play With What You’ve Got – Pick up a controller or reach for your keyboard, how you play is up to you.
- Travel Back in Time – Apply a suite of retro graphic filters to change the way you see the game and bring that wonderful hit of nostalgia from the 90s!
- No Grind, Just Glory – Earn your place among the elite, winning badges and high scores based on skill and ability, not hours invested.
- Big Bosses Await – Go head-to-head against monstrously-sized ships. Will you overcome these alien invaders?
- A Challenge with Choices – Pick from up to four levels of difficulty, so you can set your own challenge. Rise to the maximum as you master your ship!
Watch a new trailer below.