Psychedelic shmup zones with Gravatar & ZeroG! Fast, fluid, comfortable movement. Challenging enemies, met with powerful weapons. Sandbox gameplay at your own pace. With colorful graphics, interactive music, VR & Controller support.
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Positive (10) - 90% of the 10 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Apr 20, 2023
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Why Early Access?

“Bombyx is an experimental game. Early Access offers a chance to share the current builds & gather feedback. As a true labor of love, Bombyx represents years of work and will see continued, ongoing development. With greater exposure and your support, we can bring a full development team onboard to create more content, faster. Early Access allows us greater freedom to experiment with entirely new interactions, as well as 'mashups' of classic game mechanics. Let us know what interests you most and where to focus, and help make Bombyx everything that it can be!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Until it's ready! Major features like top notch cross-platform multiplayer are anticipated to see buildout for 12-24+ months, with ongoing public point releases during development. Your input and support help to make Bombyx everything that it can be.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“"Full" future builds will include more Fixes and full Options Menus, Settings, etc. Bombyx is constantly receiving new Features, Levels, Enemies, Weapons, Music, Art, Animation, etc. Reaching a larger audience on more Platforms, and Networked Multiplayer, are larger development goals that benefit most from your ongoing support. Additional maps currently in development include Seahorse Island, Lilypad Land, 3D Fractal Maps, Mars maps with accurate geologic features, ISS, and more!”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Fully playable in two completely different modes. Some minor bugs. Ongoing feature and content additions.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Bombyx will always have a free download with playable content. Our future development roadmap includes additional, optional paid content and in-game purchases. We don't plan to change the base entry price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Your input helps bring end-user perspective and prioritization to the development process. With greater support we can bring more content to you faster and with higher quality. What platforms are you most interested in? Do you have a preference for single player or multiplayer content? Contact us here on Steam, on Facebook, or on Discord! Visit on the web at http://BOMBYX.gg for more info.”
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About This Game

Enjoy an audiovisual sandbox shmup experience like no other! Control a powerful Gunship orbiting around your Gravatar character, with flapping type flight mechanics and 360 shooting. Or try ZeroG mode, with full 6DOF and motion controller support!

Get OP with the virtual AI Gunship in Zero-G mode! Play as Orbal in Gravatar mode! Now with targeting cursors, improved graphics, more performance, and better compatibility! Featuring a colorful Gravatar map and Zero-G Cauldron zone, pumpkin grenade, retro ghosts, space worms, UFOs and robots!

Sandbox shmup zones! Grab a banana to turn on gravity in Monkey Mode! Now with a pair of Diffluent Jets in Zero-G mode.

Featuring character and concept art from Katsumi Yokota (Rez, Panzer Dragoon Zwei, Sonic Adventure), Mike DuBois (Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead, String Cheese Incident), and many other talented artists. Full sountrack from professional musicians across the globe!

Colorful, abstract graphics with fractal textures and procedural geometry in EVERY frame! A gratuitous use of particles systems combined with a liberal application of color cycling and hue shifting contribute to the distinctive signature look of BOMBYX.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: i5
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NV9x0
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • VR Support: Oculus PC
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: i7
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NV20x0
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 5 GB available space

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