The chaining mechanic is great fun, the bosses are enjoyable to fight, and the simplicity of the matter is what really makes the game a pretty fun romp.


Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer
2007 Eastasiasoft67Worthwhile
Playtime
ShortTypically 8 hours
Playable on
Available on
- −20%$7.99
Game modes
- 2 players
Details
- Launch
- December 14, 2007
- Developer
- SideQuest Studios
- Publisher
- Eastasiasoft
- Themes
Overview

The celestial planet Conceyta orbits with its moon in a dust- and gas-covered solar system. Within lurks an evil unknown to man that bears a danger so much greater than any threat yet witnessed. A dark, mysterious power has manifested itself in the depths of the gas giant, absorbing life and technology, and assimilating all in its wake. Spacecraft, pilots, androids, and computers: Nothing is safe. No one can escape the virus that infects all life forms, turning once brave heroes and peaceful colonists alike into ravaging, chaotic forces, fighting each other and infecting more in the process. Soulless technology and hate-driven humanoids are all that's left of Earth's once-proud fleet. The galaxy as we know it is threatening to fall apart. War, death, and bedlam have taken hold of civilisation. Humankind is at the brink of extinction. Those who aren't yet infected--the resistance, a band of mercenaries, soldiers and civilians--are Earth's final hope, and they have one goal in common: To...
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Reception
- Metacritic63from 11 reviews
- OpenCritic60from 5 reviews
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer is a classic shoot 'em up through-and-through so if you still haven't played it yet, definitely check it out. 💥
Solid 2.5D shoot 'em up now landing on Nintendo Switch
I wish I could say more good things about Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer, but the fact is that it’s an arcade style shmup with a good amount of replay as long as you get into the vibe and potentially the storyline. If you bounce off that, you’ll never let the game hook you in a solid way. But if you’re ready to put your critical thinking skills on pause...
A pleasant surprise of an arcade-style shooter that has retro roots but has a style all its own
