Missile Dancer - Switch

 

Missile Dancer - Switch (2018) 

Terarin Games

Terarin Games/DICO Co

Well it's been a while since I've been able to post a clear but hopefully I am back to posting more consistently again.

Missile Dancer is a vertical shooter developed by Terarin games who have also developed the excellent Raging Blasters since this title was released. This game is focused on dodging missiles while firing missiles of your own using a lock-on targeting system similar to the one seen in games such as Rayforce. The game is simplistic in design and very easy to get into. You basically have one button that serves to fire your regular weapon and to lock-on your missiles to various targets. To launch your missiles while locked on you simply let go of the button to fire on your targets.

The game is presented with some very nice 2d sprite based graphics reminiscent of shooters seen on the PC Engine and boasts an excellent sound track to pump you up while you dance around volleys of missiles. The game consists of 8 stages and a few difficulty modes to up the challenge. Pick ups dropped by enemies allow you to extend your range and the number of missiles you can fire at a time. Each stage ends with a boss fight with some fun and well designed bosses. 

In an afternoon of playing I managed to 1CC the game on Normal mode and I would say it's another very accessible game from Terarin games. However the higher difficulties does up the challenge a fair bit and my next goal with this title is to 1CC it on Expert mode.

My score after 1CCing on Normal mode.