They came from Verminest
Details
- A game by
- Locomalito
- Music by
- Gryzor87
- Illustrations by
- Marek Barej
- Release
- February 15th, 2012
- License
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Some rights reserved
Vintage sci-fi and classic gameplay now together in 3D!
A ferocious insect army has emerged from the planet Verminest and is spreading throughout the galaxy. Defend five worlds and fight the plague until you reach the very nest of Queen Verminia.
A single-screen shmup in the spirit of a sci-fi movie from the 50's
Fight giant insect formations in outer space and over the surface of various exotic planets. Defeat enemies on a close range and destroy squadron leaders strategically to get extra bonuses. Unlock up to 4 ship upgrades to make things easier. It feature video modes for vintage film grain and anaglyphic 3D glasses.
Game data
- Genre:
Shoot 'em up (Shmup, STG) - View:
Vertical-scrolling top-down view - Style:
8-Bit console and 50's movie - Featuring:
Special video mode for anaglyphic 3D glasses - Length:
Around 30 minutes - Game modes:
Single player - Controls:
Move and attack - Graphics:
224x288 pixels base resolution + 8 color palette - Sound:
FM synthesis (YM2203) + Samples (DPCM)
Random facts
- It was inspired by vintage Sci-Fi movies like Them!, The Deadly Mantis, Black Scorpion, Tarantula, Mothra… and by early arcade games like Phoenix, Galaxian, Galaga, Gorf, Centipede, Moon Cresta…
- I always wanted to make a single-screen shmup, but I finally did it after playing Galaga on its original arcade cabinet for the first time in October 2011. Better late than never.
- We filmed the trailer at home by building a miniature set. It was so much fun that we put together a making of document.
- In 2016 I reimagined the project to create Death Came from Verminest, a score-oriented game exclusive for arcade associations.
