EnbornX (iOS/Android/Blackberry/OUYA)

[Hal1]

EnbornX is a horizontal-scrolling shmup in which the player character (Enborn-X) fights the Endless Reborn Machine (Enborn) that regrows over the many 2-minute-each stages of the game. A stage is completed by inflicting enough damage to Enborn's core, and in the very last stage of the game you get to defeat it completely. The seeming main problems there are large hitboxes for the player and very slow enemy bullets.

The Enborn-X character is reminiscent of both Senko no Ronde and Triggerheart Exelica, and the soundtrack seems to be like soundtracks of late 90's-early 2000's shmups.

I think Lantansia, the Hongkong-based developer behind this futuristic shmup should add a difficulty setting and fix all the problems with the controls.

Official Website (needs urgent update)
iOS App Store Link
Play Store Link
BlackBerry World Link

Developer's Official Facebook Page
Developer's Official Twitter Account (in Japanese)

Note: EnbornX's sequel called Enborn2X is currently in the works, and I guess the sequel will be a straight shmup with selectable player characters, judging by its concept and 3D art album (I suggest frequently checking Lantansia's Facebook page for more Enborn2X updates).

[n0rtygames]

It's a little sad that such a really good looking game is mainly a mobile title. Reminds me a lot of Bloodvayne in some respects. I know it has an Ouya release - but being able to play this on PC would be nice.

I wonder if we're going to end up with the Ouya being a good platform for Doujin stuff tho?

[Vetus]

It's a little sad that such a really good looking game is mainly a mobile title.

My thought exactly. Side scrolling shmup are not convenient for smartphones.

[Hal1]

WARNING!
There is a bug for some Android Tablets (including Galaxy Tab 3) in which just before revealing the total score at the end of every stage, the screen squishes to the left and the right side is black, but touch controls are unaffected!

And a pause button is a must because it is missing in EnbornX!

I also forgot to mention that like EnbornX's BGM was made by a Japanese indie artist.