Genetos

A constantly evolving shoot ‘em up set in outer space.

With a unique stylistic diversity, Genetos bills itself as an “evolution” shooter; each level represents drastic changes in graphics, challenges, and enemies faced. Level 1 presents a simplistic, Space Invaders-esque theme, while Level 2 breaks into Galaga territory. Level 3 introduces more modern graphics (along with the heavy artillery), and from Level 4 on, the firepower, enemies, and settings progress with increasing intensity. Genetos succeeds not only as an enjoyable shooter game, but also as a sort of meta-statement on the evolution of game-play and graphics in the genre. Don't read too much into it, though, or you'll get distracted from blowing stuff up.

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