Captain Kaon
Release Date: 16 Nov, 2016
Captain Kaon is a retro twin-stick gravity shooter inspired by 1980s classics such as Thrust and Gravitar. Captain Kaon brings the vector graphics of old right 'up-to-date’ with vibrant Amiga-style pixel art and a tight twin-stick control mechanic.
The overcrowded Earth has found a new home among the stars, a clutch of habitable worlds in the Regulus sector. But this new paradise did not last long as a strange alien force began a relentless assault on their colonies. This threat to human expansion could not go unchallenged.
In response the Earth has sent the finest ships in the Interstellar Navy to defend the colonists and protect its interests. Left behind are the old and the out of date, led by the flagship Argus. A small fleet of relics to defend our only home.
Hot headed and insubordinate, Captain Talia ‘Kaon’ was facing a court martial when war broken out. Hoping this new conflict would give her the chance for salvation, she instead found herself left behind. With the Argus operating on a skeleton crew, she has been assigned as its sole gunship pilot.
In the midst of this uncertainty the miners of Ceres revolt against Earth rule, refusing to supply the fleet with the deuterium fuel it sorely needs. Without it the fleet in Regulus will be unable to fight and the Earth will become vulnerable. Only Captain Kaon can fly her gunship through the twisting tunnels beneath Ceres surface and fight the revolt.
Features
- Enjoy classic sci-fi, tilt/thrust gravity-based gameplay
- Battle enemies with twin-stick or 360° mouse aim
- Explore vibrant Amiga-style pixel art environments
- Manage resources and carefully select missions in Campaign Mode
- Relive this forgotten shmup sub-genre!
Story
The overcrowded Earth has found a new home among the stars, a clutch of habitable worlds in the Regulus sector. But this new paradise did not last long as a strange alien force began a relentless assault on their colonies. This threat to human expansion could not go unchallenged.
In response the Earth has sent the finest ships in the Interstellar Navy to defend the colonists and protect its interests. Left behind are the old and the out of date, led by the flagship Argus. A small fleet of relics to defend our only home.
Hot headed and insubordinate, Captain Talia ‘Kaon’ was facing a court martial when war broken out. Hoping this new conflict would give her the chance for salvation, she instead found herself left behind. With the Argus operating on a skeleton crew, she has been assigned as its sole gunship pilot.
In the midst of this uncertainty the miners of Ceres revolt against Earth rule, refusing to supply the fleet with the deuterium fuel it sorely needs. Without it the fleet in Regulus will be unable to fight and the Earth will become vulnerable. Only Captain Kaon can fly her gunship through the twisting tunnels beneath Ceres surface and fight the revolt.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
Minimum:
- OS: Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 500 MB RAM
- Graphics: Direct-X 9 compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel i3
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct-X 9 compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Hoarder
(Secret achievement)
Pod Killer
You've killed some pods, yay you.
You go a medal! Go you!
It looks lonely, you should get some more...
Pod Stomper
You've squished so many pods, you monster.
Pod Bully
Now it just seems mean.......
Aww, Thanks
(Secret achievement)
No Pods Survive
The carnage is unspeakable. Let us never speak of it.
Crate Collector
I don't care what's inside, it's mine
None shall pass....
..unless they bring cookies.
Death to all Pods
Is there something wrong with you?
Ceres Campaign Completed
The Ceres Revolt has been supressed.
Only the best
You know they're special when they're gold.
Pile 'o Medals
You're buried under medals
So much winning
You're unstoppable
Lots of Medals
You're getting good at this.
Going for Gold
Only winners get a gold medal.
Trigger Happy
Do you have any bullets left?
You've died...a lot.
(Secret achievement)
Ship Spotter
(Secret achievement)
Undefeated Mars Campaign
Mars has been conquered without failing a mission
Undefeated Ceres Campaign
Ceres has been conquered without failing a mission
Mars Campaign Completed
The machinations of Doctor Quantex are defeated.
Pod Armageddon
...well...maybe chill out for a bit, yeah?
All the Gold
You're the best.
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