Cygni: All Guns Blazing

Players control a spaceship and fight a horde of invading aliens. It is a scrolling shooter, but the continuous fire from the alien horde brings elements of bullet hell games. Players can shoot at up to a 30 degree angle using controls similar to twin-stick shooters. The players' ship has five points of shields. Each time the ship is hit, it loses a shield. More shields can be acquired as power-ups, and players can divert a point of shields to weapons, giving access to powerful rockets. Between levels, players can upgrade their ship. == Development ==

KeelWorks, a Scottish company, previously worked on 3D animation. This is their first video game. == Reception ==

Cygni: All Guns Blazing received mixed reviews on Metacritic. PC Gamer compared it to the films of Michael Bay, leaving the reviewer feeling "like my senses had been jackhammered to sludge". They enjoyed the combat and praised its accessibility, though they said the number of power-ups can make some levels a bit too easy. In contrast, PCMag felt the ship upgrade system gave it replay value, though they found some of the upgrade options confusing, especially for newcomers. Overall, they praised the visuals and gameplay. Sports Illustrated said it is difficult for people who are not fans of the genre, but new players who invest enough time in it may find it addictive. == References ==