SpaceMerc

SpaceMerc is a casual narrative bullet hell shooter about Cloud “Richard” Stryker, a pilot trying to gain financial security by blowing things up. He gets caught up in an intergalactic war, fighting for the side he happens to live on despite having no stake or interest in the conflict.

Levels and weapons

You fight through 30 levels using 36 weapons. These include the electric gatling gun, laser turrets and antimatter bomb, as well as the annihilation ray, lightning cannon and distortion flail.

Characters and story

You meet pilots from strange species with unpronounceable names and exchange mundane banter before destroying them. Military personnel discuss politics and ethics, and you can skip those conversations.

Difficulty options

Seven difficulty modes range from “When am I going to have to try?” to “Are humans physically capable of this?” A separate difficulty modifier offers another way to adjust the challenge. The game also includes a 1/2 speed mode for players who prefer a slower pace.