Project AETHER: First Contact
As a threat from beyond looms over the solar system, take control of the AETHER prototype in this rhythmic and tactical space shooter - fusing classic arcade-style action with stunning 3D environments and an engaging sci-fi story.
2020-02-24
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As a threat from beyond looms over the solar system, Project AETHER is ready to deploy! Take control of the powerful AETHER mech in this rhythmic and tactical space shooter which combines classic arcade-style twin-stick action with stunning 3D environments and an engaging sci-fi story!
Fight the alien threat across 9 unique levels, each with a powerful boss to defeat.
Customize your mech's loadout with an assortment of powerful weapons, including the rapid fire assault rifle, high impact railgun, concentrated particle beam, and more.
Choose your own approach to combat. Pick your foes off with ranged weapons, or get in close with devastating sword strikes. Adapt your tactics to the scenario at hand.
Use the enemy forces to your advantage! As you damage foes they become primed for a powerful EMP blast, which will destroy them and any ships caught in the blast.
Prove your prowess with boss rush and survival modes, and get your name on the leaderboard!
Build and upload custom missions to the Steam Workshop, and play community levels!
A range of difficulty modes allow hardcore players to experience the ultimate challenge, while providing a more forgiving experience for genre newcomers.
Fight the alien threat across 9 unique levels, each with a powerful boss to defeat.
Customize your mech's loadout with an assortment of powerful weapons, including the rapid fire assault rifle, high impact railgun, concentrated particle beam, and more.
Choose your own approach to combat. Pick your foes off with ranged weapons, or get in close with devastating sword strikes. Adapt your tactics to the scenario at hand.
Use the enemy forces to your advantage! As you damage foes they become primed for a powerful EMP blast, which will destroy them and any ships caught in the blast.
Prove your prowess with boss rush and survival modes, and get your name on the leaderboard!
Build and upload custom missions to the Steam Workshop, and play community levels!
A range of difficulty modes allow hardcore players to experience the ultimate challenge, while providing a more forgiving experience for genre newcomers.
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Achievements
Defence of Retria
Clear Mission 1
Tandar Investigation
Clear Mission 2
Caenes Liberation
Clear Mission 3
Crises Averted
Clear Mission 4
Source Discovered
Clear Mission 5
Scanner Online
Clear Mission 6
Fleet Destroyed
Clear Mission 7
Factory Shut Down
Clear Mission 8