Had you shown me this game back in 1995, I dare say I’d have shmupped myself.

That “glittering heights” line is a touch premature, admittedly, not to say wildly unprofessional.

But it does look very good, and the launch Steam reviewer verdicts are highly favourable.

2D spaceships battling with mighty colourful beams and orbs of light in Nova Drift

Again, though, these are my impressions going in.

For those who’ve been playing already,here are the 1.0 release notes.

Cover image for YouTube video