PRAXIS FIGHTER X

Welcome to the intense world of PRAXIS FIGHTER X, a bullet-hell shoot ’em up arcade game that thrusts you into the heart of a relentless battle against a militarized police force defending a corporate toxic sludge pipeline. Drawing inspiration from old-school shmups/STGs, this game is designed to deliver an adrenaline-pumping experience centered around reflex-based action and gratifying destruction.

As you navigate through the chaos, your primary objective is to dodge a relentless onslaught of bullets while engaging in fierce combat against the militarized police force. The storyline unfolds within the high-stakes backdrop of a corporate toxic sludge pipeline, adding a layer of urgency and purpose to your relentless battle.

PRAXIS FIGHTER X pays homage to classic shoot ’em up games with its bullet-hell mechanics, putting your reflexes to the test as you weave through intricate bullet patterns. The game amplifies the satisfaction of destruction, immersing you in a visually stunning and action-packed arcade environment.

While embracing the spirit of old-school shooters, PRAXIS FIGHTER X also incorporates modern comforts to enhance the gaming experience. Enjoy the advantage of a smaller player hitbox, providing you with a tactical edge as you navigate the intense bullet storm. Engage the focus mode to further sharpen your concentration and navigate through challenging situations with finesse.

Scoring

Build your scoring multiplier and keep your combo meter up by taking out enemies and ground targets. Dealing damage also helps sustain your combo meter — once it runs out, your multiplier will begin falling.

• Tip 1: Your combo meter depletes more slowly while charging your bomb weapon.
• Tip 2: If your bomb collides with an enemy mid-air, you get your shot back with a shorter delay
• Tip 3: Collecting a powerup you already have or a 1UP when at 3 lives will give you points instead of the usual effect. Your current multiplier applies here too.
• Tip 4: Your multiplier also applies during boss fights. Try to take out all the boss’s destructible parts while continously dealing damage for maximum points.

Credits:

Praxis Fighter X was created by Eric Billingsley.

Thanks to Krystian Majewski of Lazy Devs Academy for creating the Advancd Shmup Tutorial which inspired me to work on the game. Though I didn’t use the solutions from the tutorial exactly, following along with the videos was really helpful in understanding what makes shmups tick and what challenges I would need to plan for.

Thanks to Otto, LokiStriker, Louie Chapman, Catto, Glimm, Trog, TheGacko, Jonah Davidson, and Jeep Barnett for playtesting and feedback.

Thanks to Aktane for feedback on my initially terrible bullet visibility and Heracleum for help with turret rendering tech.

And thanks Maria for your encouragement and for being there for me all along the way.

You can download the game and purchase it on itch.io

Just Have Fun!