Spelunker Party

There are few creators of space games who can rival the CVs of the team behind Dimension Drive, previously engineers in the space exploration sector. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they’ve brought a distinct perspective to the arcade 2D shooter, a genre usually constrained by rigid conventions.

All the prerequisites are here: a nimble starfighter, shooting down enemies and dodging swarms of bullets. But the screen is also divided into two distinct areas: the titular dimensions, which you can warp between to avoid enemies or recharge your weapons. Initially this can feel a little clumsy, but it adds an intriguing puzzle element to the gameplay. Also boasting some great boss fights, Dimension Drive would benefit from a little more scoring complexity and strategic depth, but is great fun, challenging and admirably innovative.

Spelunker Party

There are few creators of space games who can rival the CVs of the team behind Dimension Drive, previously engineers in the space exploration sector. Perhaps unsurprisingly, theyve brought a distinct perspective to the arcade 2D shooter, a genre usually constrained by rigid conventions. All the prerequisites are here: a nimble starfighter, shooting down enemies and dodging swarms of bullets. But the screen is also divided into two distinct areas: the titular dimensions, which you can warp between to avoid enemies or recharge your weapons. Initially this can feel a little clumsy, but it adds an intriguing puzzle element to the gameplay. Also boasting some great boss fights, Dimension Drive would benefit from a little more scoring complexity and strategic depth, but is great fun, challenging and admirably innovative.