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An explosive wave based shooter (shmups) with a real Retro feel to it. You can even play the game in Tate screen mode! "...if you have the itch for some old-school arcade blast-em-up fun, Horizon Shift '81 is a great way to feed that craving." - 8/10 - The Sixth Axis
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Frequently asked about Horizon Shift '81
- How much does Horizon Shift '81 cost?
- Horizon Shift '81 is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Horizon Shift '81?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Horizon Shift '81 are Syder Arcade, Space War: Infinity, Beat Hazard.
- Who developed Horizon Shift '81?
- Horizon Shift '81 was developed by Flump Studios and published by Funbox Media Ltd.
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