About This Demo

In REFLECT89, enemy bullets are your weapons.

Choose CORE or AURA, rotate your reflector and send incoming projectiles back at the enemies who fired them.

Get your timing right to trigger Perfect Reflection, build combos and increase your score.

But reflecting isn't your only way to fight back.

Pick up a Pulse Cannon or Pulse Radial power-up and unleash your own attacks. These weapons don't fire automatically: press the fire button to use them. Save your shot for the right moment or use it to get out of a dangerous situation.

Master both ways of attacking and turn enemy fire against them.

Every run is a chance to set a new record.

Chain Perfect Reflections, keep your combos alive and earn as many points as possible.

Compete on the WORLD, FRIENDS and LOCAL leaderboards, compare scores and see how far you can climb.

Beat your personal best, challenge your friends or aim for the top of the world ranking.

Every point counts.

Experience the first year of REFLECT89: 1980.

Fight through five waves of fast-paced arcade action, face different enemy types and learn their attack patterns.

Each wave brings new challenges. Master your reflections, adapt your strategy and prepare for the final confrontation with SPIDERBOT.

Five waves. One boss. Can you survive 1980?

Survive a wave and choose an upgrade before the next one begins.

Discover the upgrades available in 1980 for CORE and AURA. Some increase your firepower, others improve your reflector or help you survive longer.

Try different combinations and discover which upgrades work best for you.

Choose your difficulty:

STABLE (Easy) — Learn the mechanics, practise your timing and enjoy a more forgiving experience.

ARCADE (Normal) — The standard REFLECT89 challenge, where precision and quick reactions make the difference.

UNSTABLE (Hard) — More pressure, tougher encounters and less room for mistakes.

Whether you're learning your first reflections or chasing a new high score, there's a difficulty for you.

Enjoyed the demo?

Add REFLECT89 to your Steam wishlist and get ready for the full ten-year campaign.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Generative AI was used to assist with some pre-generated 2D artwork. All AI-assisted assets were selected, edited and integrated by the developer. No generative AI is used during gameplay.