Xenoraid is an exciting vertically scrolling shoot'em up rooted in the classic action gameplay of the genre with modern additional features. Intercept the alien threat in missions that play out differently every time. Pilot skillfully to line up devastating bursts of fire. Switch between four fighters during combat to bring in the best weapons for each situation. Upgrade, repair and enhance your squadron between missions. Bring down huge alien capital ships in hectic bossfights. Put your skills to the ultimate test in three endless survival missions with online leaderboards!
About the story
Xenoraid is set in near future, where an alien fleet of limited size is detected closing in on Earth. Attempts to communicate with the incoming vessels fail, and as purpose built starfighters don't yet exist, available spacecrafts are weaponized and turned into first generation starfighters. Plenty of hot shoot'em up action ensues.
Platforms
Switch PC PS4 Vita XONEGenres
Arcade Indie ShooterThemes
Action Science fiction
Languages: English
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Critic Reviews
Nintendo Insider
By Alex SeedhouseThere is some satisfaction to be found in slaughtering the alien forces that are hellbent on attacking Earth in Xenoraid, but the experience fails to ever be more than distinctly average. Even throwing in the chance for friends to fly alongside you as wingmen seems a flawed move, a couch co-op experience that comes at the cost of removing the best idea that the game has going for it. There are better games in the genre to spend your time with on Nintendo Switch, then – meaning that it’s best to leave someone else to defend mankind in this one.
New Game Network
By Stephen LaGioiaXenoraid produces a feeling of excitement and balances it out with an almost somber, hypnotic feel as you fly through the black clutches of space grinding away. Its simplistic nature probably won't lead to many binge sessions, but for quick pick-up-and play action, it does the job well enough.
Pure Nintendo
By Justin SharpI felt like the enemy variety and the boss battles/design could have been improved, but other than that, Xenoraid is a really solid shoot'em up. If you're looking for a great multiplayer shoot'em up game to play with friends, Xenoraid offers a lot of customization and fun!
GameGrin
By Nikholai KoolonavichXenoraid is a solid and enjoyable scrolling shooter that feels tight and responsive to play with plenty of roguelike options and content throughout. If you are looking for your next Nintendo Switch purchase, this may be it.
FNintendo
By João DiasXenoraid is a shoot'em up that does not fully abide by the classical rules of its counterparts. If the shooting action works fine, the game's structure feels like it's too constricting on the player with its insistence on purchasing every element for the ships, which creates unnecessary burdens on the players.
