Drones: Defenders Astartes

Welcome captain, we have an emergency...

In a non distant future embark on a mysterious journey onboard a titanic vessel, the Legatus Astartes, as its captain.

Hundreds of light years away from Earth, orbiting an alien planet, you are revived by the ship's AI as the situation become critical. A series of mysterious incidents appear to threaten not only the success of your mission, but also the life of thousands of human colonists in hypersleep.

Taking inspiration from legendary games from the early '80s, as well as some iconic sci-fi movies of the same period, Drones: Defenders Astartes will put you at the helm of formidable space drones capable of immense firepower to reimagine the shoot'em up formula.

With tens of systems to manage in real time, from shields to scanners, decoys and IR lights, Drones adds layers of depth to player engagement, all rooted in the '80s technology. 
Manage weapons systems and sensors while developing offensive and defensive tactics; it will feel not only very familiar but also real and interactive.

Without compromising on that easy gameplay of the golden age era of shoot'em up, employ a diverse arsenal of weapons, fully upgradable; from blasters to homing missiles to plasma cannon.

As if it was not enough saving the day and piloting the drones in the unknown, you will have to endure the Legatus Astartes strong willed AI, Mater Astri, that will not miss a chance to highlight how humans beings are so... fallible.

Good luck, Captain!

What you will find

• Gorgeous retro graphics and effects, inspired by 80's vector arcades.
• 18 missions choke full of enemies, challenges and nasty surprises.
• Deep flying experience, with involved and believable systems management.
• 6 different weapons for huge variations in playstyle.
• Fully upgradable drones with 15+ different systems.
• Open levels: fly anywhere, ambush your enemies or bombard them from afar.
• A host of relentless enemies, armed to the teeth, that don't follow a predetermined path.
• Physic based gameplay, that affects AI as well as the player.
• Fully voiced AI that remarks every actions... sometimes with bad humor.
• Unfold a SCI-FI story trough voiced sequences and furious dogfights.
• Be the captain of the Legatus Astartis and bring fire to whoever stands you.