Graceful Explosion Machine

April 6, 2017 Vertex Pop Vertex Pop
Shooter Indie Arcade
PS4 PC Switch
About

"Skillfully pilot the advanced Graceful Explosion Machine (GEM) fighter while blasting swarms of crystalline enemies with your ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array!

Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued alien worlds, fighting to find a way home."
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Release Date April 6, 2017
Developer Vertex Pop
Publisher Vertex Pop
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Science fiction
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