PopSlinger

PopSlinger is a narrative-focused musical shooter in which Ria Carbon uses soda-powered guns to fight sinister invaders from another dimension and save the world. She is joined by Gin, a former PopSlinger heroine, as they confront the Corazones: people whose hearts have been corrupted by dark forces from beyond reality.

Story and style

The story draws inspiration from classic magical girl anime and Japanese films and television from the 1990s. Its visuals combine marker-style artwork with VHS-infused 2D sprites, and hand-drawn, animated portraits accompany fully voiced dialogue scenes.

Rhythm-driven combat

You shoot and dodge to the music, using precision, timing and flow to fight waves of enemies and reclaim corrupted hearts. With the Oranger, hit enemies with matching colors to maintain the rhythm. Four shots of the same color summon a Popping Power, bringing Gin out to assist; popping eight enemies in two matching sets creates a Color Progression that changes the music instantly. Continue making progressions to reveal the whole track, while eight shots of the same color trigger a Double Progression.

Combos build the music’s intensity and raise your rank. Complete specific combo sequences to unlock Dream Time, a hyper mode in which Ria becomes invincible.

Music and performance

The dynamic soundtrack responds to your performance in real time, shifting as you shoot, dodge and keep in sync. Its influences include Future Funk and New Jack Swing, and Color Progressions change the music as you play.