DemonStar Secret Missions 1: more Xidus ships, more enemies, same arcade engine
You finished the original DemonStar and the Xidus are still coming. They have been working in secret on new, more powerful Demon Starships built to destroy Earth, and you are the one who has to stop them. DemonStar - Secret Missions 1 is the next round of that fight.
Quick facts
- Developer: Mountain King Studios
- Genre: vertical-scrolling space shooter
- Series: the first of the DemonStar spinoff titles
- Platforms listed: Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000, Windows XP
Key features
New enemies and new weapons to fight
You battle through hordes of new enemies and destroy the devastating new weapons the Xidus have built. This is not a rerun of the first game's opposition.
All-new levels and a new music soundtrack
The game is backed up with all new levels and a new music soundtrack, so you are playing fresh stages rather than a reshuffle of old ones.
Arcade-quality graphics and sound effects on the DemonStar engine
It runs on an enhanced version of the original DemonStar engine, with arcade-quality graphics and sound effects added on top.
Who it's for
You will get the most from it if you already like the original DemonStar and want more levels with the same feel. It also suits you if you enjoy classic vertical shooters that put the action first.
Pros and cons
Pros
- All-new levels and soundtrack
- New enemies and weapons to face
- Built on the proven DemonStar engine
Cons
- It is a spinoff built on the original engine, so expect the same style of play rather than a new kind of game
- The listed Windows versions are old, so check compatibility on a current PC
FAQs
Is this a standalone game or an add-on?
It is described as the first of a new series of DemonStar spinoff titles.
Do I need to play the original DemonStar first?
The story follows the Xidus building new Demon Starships, but the game has its own new levels, so you can start here.
Are there more games in the series?
Yes. The developer also lists DemonStar Secret Missions 2 and the original DemonStar.
Which Windows versions are listed?
Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000 and Windows XP.