Prototype II is X-0ut's new horizontal shooter with a nod to the R-Type series in particular. Shaders can be disabled from the configuration menu if the game doesn't run when this option is turned on. Hold the Z key to shoot or press the X key to manipulate the pod. The A and S keys can be used to change your ship's speed.

Name: Prototype II
Developer: X-0ut
Category: Shooter
Type: Freeware
Size: 50MB
Direct download link: Click here

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Garden of Coloured Lights is a new vertical shooter by Linley Henzell, creator of Excellent Bifurcation and the popular Dungeon Crawl. The game features four levels, each with a different theme and end level boss. Sound effects are implemented in a very unique manner, in which every shot fired triggers a different sound based on their colours.

There are plenty of options to choose from, though your ship can only be equipped with a maximum of three. Some requires a cooling period to recharge, while others can be fired constantly with no penalties whatsoever. Weapons are upgraded by using them repeatedly, as represented by gauges shown at the top left of the screen. [download requires registration]

Name: Garden of Coloured Lights
Developer: Linley Henzell
Category: Shooter
Type: Freeware
Size: 3MB
Gameplay video: watch
Previous works: Dungeon Crawl, Excellent Bifurcation [direct download link]

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Decobliss is a shmup. Your ship is stuck on a curved rail, which you can move right or left to either end of but no further, adding to the challenge of dodging the enemies' onslaught of fire (and other obstacles). Keyboard is used for moving left and right, while aiming is performed with the mouse.

Name: Decobliss
Developer: STARFOXROX
Category: Shmup
Type: Freeware
Size: 3.3MB

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Tamanegi is a short vertical shooter which features only three levels. Collect items to increase your upgrade indicator, then press the V key to choose your powerup. Hold the X key to activate your shields, and use the C key to launch a bomb. [2MB, screenshot, download]

Niga Beta is an arena shooter by Comet Mistake which uses both keyboard and mouse for controls. Three worlds are presented to the player at the start of each game. Select a world by using the up and down arrow keys, then make your choice by pressing the left mouse button. The number of souls you have to collect in order to complete each stage is indicated by a gauge on the right portion of the screen. [5MB, screenshot, download]

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Galaxian 2007 is a remake by Danny Boyd with a couple of bells and whistles not found in the original, though gameplay essentially remains the same. Use the arrow keys to move your ship, and hold the shift key to shoot.

Powerups can be collected for temporary firepower upgrades or extra lives.

Name: Galaxian 2007
Developer: danjo
Category: Shooter
Type: Freeware
Size: 2MB

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kufi's Typhoon 2001 was recently updated with a number of changes and fixes. This freeware Tempest remake features power-ups such as the ability to jump, particle lasers, and an A.I. droid which provides some additional firepower.

There's a special bonus stage which can be accessed by collecting six warp tokens. [source: Retro Remakes]

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Kei Mesuda's Arcanacra was recently updated to version 0.4.0. The game is still playable from any plain internet browser with Flash enabled, and comes with six stages in total plus an online high score table.

The game suffers from poor frame rate when window size is set to 2x, but works extremely well when the browser window is running in full screen mode with a desktop resolution of 800 x 600.

It is possible to upload your own replays for later viewing, or watch replays by any of the top ranked players. Push the right arrow key when the main menu is displayed to view the high score table.

play Arcanacra now
instructions
keim's web site

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DroneSwarm is a new 2D horizontal shooter developed by monoRAIL using the Torque Game Builder Engine. Hold the Z key to shoot, and hold the X key to detonate a drone when you have one at your disposal. Tap the X key to freeze your drones in a fixed position or to release them. Increase the efficiency level to acquire drones.

The current build is for demo purposes only. A final version will be released by the end of September 2007.

Name: DroneSwarm
Developer: monoRAIL
Category: Shooter
Type: Freeware
Size: 5MB

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