Prepare to build your perfect starfighter and unleash pixelated fury in Akinakes!
Akinakes, a fast-paced shoot ’em up boasting a deep customisation system, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
This one has come about via the collaborative team of UselessDinosaur, AlexMakovsky, and Darkman007, published by Phoenix Reborn Games, to offer intense arcade action and strategic ship-building for the bargain price of just £4.19.
Forget pre-set ships; Akinakes challenges you to not only master classic shmup gameplay but also to construct your ideal weapon of destruction.
Dive into vibrant levels, blast enemies to scrap, and then use those salvaged components to enhance your firepower.
Craft Your Ultimate War Machine
The core gameplay loop involves more than just dodging bullets. As you tear through enemy squadrons:
- Salvage & Customise: Collect components dropped by foes.
- Build Your Ship: Combine these salvaged parts in the Deep Customisation System to create unique fighter builds that suit your preferred combat style.
- Upgrade Firepower: Strategically enhance your ship to more effectively dominate everything from agile scouts to heavily armoured battleships.
This build-focused approach adds a layer of strategic planning on top of the required reflexes.
Unleash Hell Across Unique Worlds
Once your ship is kitted out, take it into the fray across distinct levels, each with its own theme and culminating in an epic boss battle. You’ll need masterful manoeuvring to evade relentless enemy fire while chaining quick kills to build combos and rack up high scores.
The action is presented with stunning pixel art visuals and driven by an energetic soundtrack, capturing that essential retro shmup vibe.
The boss fights promise to be a highlight, featuring colossal, multi-phase showdowns against giant warships, each demanding unique tactics and pushing your custom build to its limits.
Choose Your Xbox Version
Akinakes is available in two flavours on the Xbox Store today, both priced identically:
- Xbox Series X|S Optimised Edition (£4.19): For those wanting the best performance on current-gen.
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Edition (£4.19): Playable across both console generations.
Key Features
- Deep Ship Customisation: Build unique fighters from salvaged enemy components.
- Fast-Paced Shmup Action: Classic shoot ’em up gameplay across 5 levels.
- Epic Boss Battles: Face colossal, multi-phase warships.
- Combo-Based Scoring: Chain kills for high scores.
- Stunning Pixel Art & Soundtrack: Retro aesthetics with energetic audio.
- Incredible Value: Available now for just £4.19.
Ready to Build and Blast?
Akinakes offers an intriguing mix of classic shoot ’em up intensity and modern customization mechanics, all wrapped up in a vibrant pixel art package at a fantastic price.
If you’re looking for a new shmup challenge where you can craft your own path to victory, it’s available right now on the Xbox Store for £4.19. Start salvaging and build your ultimate weapon.
Akinakes Description
Akinakes is a fast-paced shoot ’em up game where you pilot a powerful ship through vibrant levels, collect upgrades to enhance your firepower, and take on epic boss battles.
