Local Multiplayer Pong-like Redshift Blueshift

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Local Multiplayer Pong-like Redshift Blueshift

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Hello shmup players!
My name is Will, and just over a year ago I made a game called Redshift Blueshift for Ludum Dare 30.
It did fairly well in the competition, so I developed it out a bit further.
I showed it at Magfest, and it had a very successful Greenlight campaign, so I developed it out a bit further - even brought on a partner!
It released a couple of weeks ago on Steam, and now I'm tasked with getting more people to play it :)

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To be 100% honest, I hate marketing, I hate trying to get the press' attention, and I hate selling it to people online.
So instead of just asking you all to go buy the game, I'd rather do something more interesting!

Here is a link to one of the tracks on the game's soundtrack.
The first person who names the inspiration for the riff that plays throughout the tune will get a Steam key for the game!
This should be easy for you guys :)

If you'd like to know more about the game, you can check out our website - redshift.blue/shift

We would love to hear any feedback from the shmup community on our game!
We've been very lucky to have been covered on Bullet Heaven HD and EX, and the feedback from those reviews has been extremely helpful!
I would absolutely love to have more shmup fans get their hands on this game - and hopefully someone will be able to top my #1 ranking :P

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

-Will, HYPYRYL cofounder and developer

PS - If anything I'm doing violates forum rules, please let me know, or delete this post! I'm sorry if I'm breaking forum etiquette by promoting my game!
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Re: Local Multiplayer Pong-like Redshift Blueshift

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Interesting idea. Is there DRM or are you just selling it over Steam?
Of course, that's just an opinion.
Always seeking netplay fans to play emulated arcade games with.
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No DRM, but if you launch without Steam you'll miss out on some Steam features. We're currently developing the non-steam version, which will replace the outdated version on itch.io and will also be available on some other marketplaces :)
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Good to hear. :) So does this have stages or is it just versus or what? Have you ever played Twinkle Star Sprites? Is it kind of like that, in regards to stages?
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It's just versus - there's some slight progression due to unlockable AI difficulties, but the game really shines when you play with a friend!
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