16-bit Inspired Retro-Shmup ‘Octonaut’ Heading to Consoles!
Available digitally next week for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PS4
Eastasiasoft is bringing the 16-bit style retro shoot’em up Octonaut to consoles. Octonaut will be available digitally worldwide for just US$6.99/€6.99.
Who knew that octopi could fly? Octonaut takes to the skies with eight small but mighty legs and a variety of weapons to fire at his enemies. But will he be able to save humanity from total annihilation?
Inspired by classic arcade side-scrollers, Octonaut bridges the gap between nostalgic challenge and modern accessibility, allowing players to customize their shoot’em up experience. With a variety of play modes and difficulty settings, Octonaut can range from casual fun to a hardcore test of skill!
About Octonaut
The world has been taken over by an alien invasion. On the eve of destruction, humanity calls out for help! Octonaut is a retro shoot’em up inspired by 16-bit classics. Save the world from alien invasion by shooting and dodging your way through 8 action-packed levels with sinister bosses! Collect a variety of power-ups including lasers, bowling balls and ninja stars to take down enemies and defend the planet.
- Play in Normal Mode with 1000 shield and 3 lives, letting you recover if you don’t take another hit too quickly.
- Test your skill in Panic Mode with only a shield power-up and no HP, allowing only 2 hits before you’re cooked!
- Design your own challenge with Custom Mode to set max shield, lives, weapon, starting level and more.
- Enjoy a more casual experience in Assist Mode, cutting all damage in half.