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FAST STRIKER Retina-scorching 2D Shoot ’em Up Blasts onto PS4 and Vita Oct. 16

FAST STRIKER Retina-scorching 2D Shoot ’em Up Blasts onto PS4 and Vita Oct. 16

Cross-buy makes home and portable play super-easy for players across the consoles

Hong Kong – Retro shmup fans rejoice. Developer NGDEV and publisher eastasiasoft are proud to announce their single-player vertical scrolling shoot ’em up, Fast Striker, is coming to PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on October 16th in North America and October 17th in Europe with cross-buy support. Fast Striker will also be available in a physical limited edition through Playasia.com.

Fast Striker is a fast-paced, reflex action vertical shmup taking cues from 80’s classics of the genre to deliver an eyeball searing slice of sci-fi, mechanized action. With a strong emphasis on its elaborate score system, players must blast their way through six sizzling stages, unforgettable boss encounters and over 40 unique enemy types, all at a gorgeous 60 frames per second.

FAST STRIKER Retina-scorching 2D Shoot ’em Up Blasts onto PS4 and Vita Oct. 16

“We’re thrilled to bring our unique twist on the classic vertical shoot ’em up to PlayStation 4 and PS Vita owners,” said René Hellwig, Game Designer at NGDEV. “Fast Striker will test the hand-eye coordination of even the most experienced arcade players.”

Fast Striker will launch on October 16th in North America and October 17th for $6.99 and €6.99 for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. The physical release of Fast Striker includes a region free physical copy, full-color printed manual, original soundtrack CD, an individually numbered collector’s certificate and a Collector’s box, with a beautifully embossed logo. The physical release of Fast Striker will be available in limited quantities from October 11th from online retailer Play-Asia.com at US $34.99 including shipping.

Key Features:

  • 6 Stages, including huge boss battles
  • 4 Game modes: Novice, Original, Maniac & Omake
  • Elaborate scoring system
  • Adjustable screen & control settings
  • Constant 60 fps

Check Out the Fast Striker PlayStation Video:

Fast Striker is heading to PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on October 16th in North America and October 17th in Europe with cross-buy support.

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