Lilac 0 – a vertical shmup with a classic arcade feel

Lilac 0

The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

We're proud to present Lilac 0 – a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up set on the machine world of Molybdion. You control Rairakku, an ancient warrior and blade-wielding automaton deployed to destroy the planet's mechanzied inhabitants. Lilac 0 is created by Victor Pouderoux. A regular on the French game jam scene, this is the first project he's developed to completion. The game has a retro arcade feel that combines refined mechanics, challenging gameplay, stunning pixel art and a powerful chiprock soundtrack. There are 5 levels (starting in the clouds high above Molybdion and descending deep below the planet's surface), 3 difficulty levels, 8 different color palettes, and 2 playable characters. The game features a lock-on system that slows down your movement for greater precision and allows you to target your opponents before cutting them into pieces. More unusually, the game also features a dash move. In addition to making the player momentarily invulnerable, the dash is the only way to defeat certain enemies. It’s also used to execute an "overkill" a special finisher move that slices its target in two and awards lots of score. Check out the announcement trailer: [previewyoutube=7y9xFS1BPP0;full][/previewyoutube] We're aiming to launch Lilac 0 early 2025, but will be releasing a demo before then. Be sure to Wishlist and Follow to be notified when the demo is available, and when the full game releases. ONE AGAINST ALL! Matt | Digerati [h3][b]WISHLIST AND FOLLOW![/b][/h3] https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316380/Lilac_0/