Introducing Soldner-X, a new shmup in development

By Spencer . May 15, 2007 . 6:11am

Introducing Soldner X, a new shmup in developmentPlay-Asia is taking a sizeable gamble by funding Soldner-X: Himmlessturmer, a shoot ‘em up with unannounced “innovations” and supposedly “state-of-the-art” graphics (but no screenshots?). Concrete details are scarce about the project except there are 12 levels set across four worlds and the main character is an anti hero. What’s more mysterious about Soldner-X is Play-Asia hasn’t even announced a platform for the title, but said it will support 720p HD mode. So it can’t be a Dreamcast game. Soldner-X sounds like it might be a PC game or perhaps an Xbox 360 title. Soldner-X is coming out in 2007 and since it’s an original title, we’ll keep an eye out on it. In the meantime shmup fans can enjoy Aegis Wing, which you can download for free tomorrow.


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  • Veilknight

    Soldner-X would fit in perfectly with the 360′s other line-up of shmups, so count me in as a vivid supporter of a 360 debut for Play-Asia’s mysterious shooter. This looks like a game worth looking into, especially hot off the heels of Aegis Wing’s release tomorrow.

    With retail releases like Project Sylpheed and XBLA titles such as Ikaruga, the 360 is one next-gen system that’s shaping up to have a nice well-rounded collection of shmups so far.

    As far as distribution is concerned, Raiden IV’s pretty much the only game in question. I’m hoping for a retail release myself, since this is definitely one shooter I want to own in physical form.

  • Veilknight

    Soldner-X would fit in perfectly with the 360′s other line-up of shmups, so count me in as a vivid supporter of a 360 debut for Play-Asia’s mysterious shooter. This looks like a game worth looking into, especially hot off the heels of Aegis Wing’s release tomorrow.

    With retail releases like Project Sylpheed and XBLA titles such as Ikaruga, the 360 is one next-gen system that’s shaping up to have a nice well-rounded collection of shmups so far.

    As far as distribution is concerned, Raiden IV’s pretty much the only game in question. I’m hoping for a retail release myself, since this is definitely one shooter I want to own in physical form.

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