Arksync for Windows

Pixel style twin-stick shooter

Arksync is a premium action game from Dykom Software. This twin-stick shooter game puts you in charge of an Assault Android that was hijacked by a small toy bear. Explore the dystopian world of Trash Moon, Deimos. Defeat the rest of the mechanical overlords and guide your bear home.

Its smooth animation is perfect for testing your bullet hell skills, although the twin-stick mechanics involved will require a degree of mastery. Another interesting feature is its take on the retro art style, conveying a lot of detail using pixelated visuals. Arksync shares similarities with Axiom Verge and The Mobius Machine.

Guide a small toy bear home

Arksync is set in a dystopian future in Deimos, Mars’ satellite. Here you have a mechanical suit taken over by a small toy bear. Exploring the Trash Moon brings you to a wide range of locations, often in contact with various Encryption Disks that will ultimately lead your toy bear home. This storyline is woven well into the world’s backstory, making it worth the exploration.

Graphics-wise, the game is built using pixel art graphics. This creates a nostalgic feel for players who grew up with Contra or Metroid. Despite this visual approach, the game still does a good job of painting the world of the Trash Moon, showing junkyards, cybernetic cities, and massive spaceships. Combined with its choice of soundtracks, you have an immersive sci-fi gaming experience.

Still, as a twin-stick shooting game, you use two sets of controls. One is for movement and the other is for aiming. The learning curve will require you to attack in the right direction. However, this is made more challenging since aside from shooting enemies, you also have to dodge projectiles. Also, despite its pixel art style, the game still has mature content such as depictions of violence and gore.

A fun addition to the subgenre

In conclusion, Arksync presents an engaging dystopian narrative set in the intriguing backdrop of Mars' satellite, Deimos. The integration of a mechanical suit controlled by a toy bear adds a unique twist to exploration. While the pixel art graphics evoke nostalgia and effectively depict the Trash Moon's diverse environments, the dual-control mechanism poses a learning curve. Despite this, Arksync offers an immersive sci-fi experience with mature themes, making it a compelling choice for gamers seeking adventure.