Play-Asia Bringing True Arcade Action Back From the Dead

Are classic arcade shooters a thing of the past? If it’s up to Play-Asia and their partners, we’ll be seeing more of the classic genre revitalized. Their current project is Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer, a futuristic shooter that brings back all the action of the arcade shooters of the past with modern graphics and gameplay.

Leading online retailer Play-Asia.com has initiated a video game developed by the ambitious new team SideQuest Studios, thus entering the development business with a first project, published and distributed by eastasiasoft, entitled “Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer” (URL: www.soldner-x.com). This is to be the first step in reaching the publisher’s goal to recreate seemingly ‘lost’ game genres and consequently bring back true arcade action and fun to the home.

Set in the distant future, the game is a fast and furious shoot ‘em up with state- of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations. In the storyline, planet Earth’s resistance aims to stop a deadly infection consuming both life forms and technology alike, oddly having to rely on an anti-hero mercenary and bounty hunter to pilot a mighty prototype star fighter. His goal: To fight his way to the virus’ origin, save civilization and earn cash to boot!