Xenoraid: The First Space War

I hadn't heard of this game until I saw a friends review on the front store page in Steam and was immediately intrigued by the angular shooting mechanic.

The weapons have a very Crimsonland flavor, as you might expect - chain guns, shotguns, missiles, flamethrowers, etc., but they work really well in a space shooter.

The character portraits are nicely done, with a good variety of people represented, while the story is mildly engaging.

There's also a survival mode and higher difficulty levels, plus co-op, so I feel like I got my money's worth.

While this is still a bit rough on the edges it really shines in local co-op and my overall impression so far is positive.

If you've got spare money to burn, and love the genre, get this game. the graphics are above adequate for the genre, the game responds excellently (sucks knowing it's your fault you flew into a missile), and each enemy type requires a little strategy and coordination to overcome.