ANTI vs Tearscape

ANTI-ARES is a side-scrolling arcade shoot-'em-up, built by hand and sold on plain terms: one purchase, no ads, no in-app purchases, no account, no internet. Build your loadout before every run: one energy shot chosen from five, and four shot slots, each set from fourteen shot types. Then fight through five hand-built stages, each ending in a boss. FEATURES - Loadout selection: five energy shots and fourteen shot types to combine - Four shot slots, each set independently before you launch - Sub-shooters drop mid-stage and fight alongside you - Five hand-built stages with destructible terrain and boss battles - Three difficulty levels, plus a new-game-plus loop once you clear it - Touch controls designed for the device: a floating stick and clear buttons PLAYS THE WAY YOU EXPECT - Buy once, play forever. No ads. No in-app purchases. - No account, no sign-in, no internet connection required. - Collects no data of any kind. ABOUT I first made ANTI-ARES in 2010 — the art, the music, the sound and the code, all of it on my own. Sixteen years later, I rebuilt it to run on iPhone and iPad. It is a straightforward arcade shooter, made because I wanted to play one. I hope you enjoy it.

FEATURES • Achievements • Cloud Saves • Controller support • 2-Player Local Co-Op (Requires 2 Controllers) Discover a Gothic world in this 2D top-down action-adventure, blending fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art inspired by Game Boy Color classics. Fight monstrous foes, unlock new abilities, and explore a non-linear map filled with hidden secrets and dangerous challenges. COMBAT Master precise combat, where every strike and dodge matters. Manage your stamina as you face off against grotesque enemies. You have a limited number of healing flasks so use them wisely. Upgrade your character's stats to remain effective in combat. TOOLS Discover powerful new tools hidden in the dungeons that enhance both combat and exploration. Unlock new abilities to defeat enemies more effectively and access hidden paths, uncovering deeper secrets within the world. DUNGEONS Uncover hidden dungeons throughout Tearscape's dark, interconnected world. Each dungeon holds unique challenges, powerful items, and deadly enemies, pushing your combat and exploration skills to the limit. BOSS FIGHTS Face off against challenging bosses: massive, grotesque creatures born from dark experiments. Each encounter demands precise timing, strategy, and mastery of your abilities to emerge victorious. EXPLORATION Explore the vast, interconnected map filled with branching paths, hidden shortcuts, and secret areas. The non-linear design encourages exploration, rewarding you with powerful items and new abilities. NPCs Encounter a diverse cast of NPCs, some offering guidance, others seeking your help, and a few with their own hidden agendas. Every interaction adds depth to the story.