Shockwave Triggers

Shockwave Triggers is a vertical pixel-art shoot ’em up about rescuing your little sister, Norah, from the WW Empire. In a post-apocalyptic world powered by crystals, the Empire has kidnapped her because it plans to use her secret ability. You fight through enemies and use Shockwaves to attack, avoid bullets and raise your score.

Use Shockwaves

You can charge and release a large Shockwave, or take advantage of Shockwaves created when enemies are destroyed. Timing matters: the size of an enemy’s Shockwave depends on its size, and enemy Shockwaves do not harm you. You can cancel most enemy bullets with your super attack or with the explosions of defeated enemies.

Shockwaves also help you score points, rewarding you for learning enemy behavior and choosing when to use them. The bullet-grinding system rewards risk: getting close to enemy bullets strengthens your firepower and recharges your super attack meter.

Choose your pilot

The game has two playable characters, each with a different style:

• Amira: collect items and power-ups to become stronger.
• Turbo B: charge and wait, growing stronger by shooting enemies down.

Modes and challenges

Arcade mode is a single-player mode with an online leaderboard. You can also play local co-op for two players on a shared screen, or use Boss Rush to train against bosses you have already reached. The game offers four difficulty levels and Tate and Yoko display modes; Tate mode supports vertically mounted screens and a full-screen view.

Other features

The game uses high-resolution, hand-painted pixel art with frame-by-frame animation and a retro anime style inspired by the 1990s. It also includes a gallery of unlockable artwork, concepts and fan art, trophies, and a shop where you spend in-game money to unlock additional credits and features. The jukebox lets you listen to the full soundtrack.