Dark Gravity

Dark Gravity is a fast-paced, low-poly vertical shoot ’em up with a nonlinear campaign. As a member of SAF forces, you must retake the Shielton base from unknown rebels whose advanced weapons have also resisted IMC forces. The conflict unfolds after more than a decade of peace under the Grand Alliance, and raises questions about whether the rebels are the only threat.

Combat and progression

You destroy enemies, avoid their projectiles and use a special maneuver to dodge normal shots. Taking a hit costs you one extra weapon, while bosses can attack with powerful, unavoidable moves. You collect parts and blueprints during missions to unlock and craft fighters, weapons and upgrades, then develop power-ups by uncovering the crafting tree. The highest levels of difficulty are required to reach the pinnacle of technology.

Campaign and difficulty

The story can be completed in several ways, with military operations taking place on multiple fronts at once. You choose the route through battles in the sky, military bases, underground factories, collapsed mines, abandoned laboratories, secret Arctic research facilities and the interiors of artifacts from an unknown civilization. You must travel through these locations several times to complete all missions.

Each difficulty level changes enemy layouts and shooting patterns. Hard and insane modes include bosses that do not appear on easier settings, while higher difficulties also introduce enemies you have not encountered before. Improving your skills and fighter helps you face these tougher fights.