- The FINAL WEAPON Update - 25 September 2023
That's right. After FIVE YEARS we've updated Super Galaxy Squadron with the most requested update. We've nerfed and improved the final boss fight! ːfuchsiaː The fight has been reworked and the boss now even has a health bar! ːchartreuseː Don't forget SGS is also STEAM DECK VERIFIED so it'll play great on your Deck or Ally or Ayaneo or whatever handheld PC you might have bought in the time since we last updated this game! ːtealː We've also fixed any broken achievements (and added cloud saves) so you should be able to 100% the game now ːsteamhappyː ːcobaltː We're sorry it's taken us so long to make these updates to the game but... NEW BLOOD ALWAYS DELIVERS https://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/Super_Galaxy_Squadron_EX_Turbo/ Future updates with often requested features like key rebinding and an update to a newer engine that will allow console ports? Hopefully sooner than 5 years from…
- Super Linux Squadron! - 21 June 2018
https://thumbs.gfycat.com/OblongGrossChimpanzee-max-14mb.gif Hey everyone! Long time no space! We bring news from the front! :cobalt: Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo is now available for Linux + Steam OS! It should work right out of the box (32bit only for now) so give it a go! We're just as committed as we've ever been to keeping our games up to date and always making them better so... we'll be porting SGS EX T over to GMS 2 so we can create an even better Linux version, Mac version and console versions! That's right - even Nintendo Switch :chartreuse: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F7690419%2F43106bf4e5d56e34c15a54a71b5adc0b25df6559.jpg We're also going to be looking into adding long standing requests such as remappable keys, gameplay + boss tweaks and maybe even some cool progression systems. :fuchsia: Oh yeah, we've also permanently dropped the price…
- Super Galaxy Squadron Goes TURBO! - 28 February 2017
http://i.giphy.com/xTiN0AX8YuRFSmGYoM.gif It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! Super Galaxy Squadron EX TURBO! :cobalt::fuchsia::cyan::teal: The latest, greatest and FINAL edition of Super Galaxy Squadron. What started as a simple college project by Nick Clinkscales has turned into what we think is one of the most full featured, fun and accessible SHMUPs in the galaxy. https://giant.gfycat.com/UnsungFastIchidna.gif So what's new in SGS EX TURBO?! SHIPS - Three new ones (now 17 total) with alt fire modes. MODES - BOSS RUSH is finally here. Can you defeat ALL of them in record time? FEATURES - SLO-MO "Bullet-Hell Time". Slow down time to dodge bullets like Max Payne. We've also added new leaderboards and achievements - we're good like that. http://i.giphy.com/xTiN0papp8kv5vCXxS.gif Now, if you recall... the sales of the original SGS benefitted Child's Play Charity http://i.…
- Super Galaxy Squadron Goes TURBO! - 28 February 2017
http://i.giphy.com/xTiN0AX8YuRFSmGYoM.gif It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! Super Galaxy Squadron EX TURBO! ːcobaltːːfuchsiaːːcyanːːtealː The latest, greatest and FINAL edition of Super Galaxy Squadron. What started as a simple college project by Nick Clinkscales has turned into what we think is one of the most full featured, fun and accessible SHMUPs in the galaxy. https://giant.gfycat.com/UnsungFastIchidna.gif So what's new in SGS EX TURBO?! SHIPS - Three new ones (now 17 total) with alt fire modes. MODES - BOSS RUSH is finally here. Can you defeat ALL of them in record time? FEATURES - SLO-MO "Bullet-Hell Time". Slow down time to dodge bullets like Max Payne. We've also added new leaderboards and achievements - we're good like that. http://i.giphy.com/xTiN0papp8kv5vCXxS.gif Now, if you recall... the sales of the original SGS benefitted Child's Play Charity http://i.…
- Super Galaxy Squadron EX Available NOW! - 16 February 2016
http://i.imgur.com/aKNsaNz.jpg :teal::fuchsia::cyan::cobalt::chartreuse: That's right - Super Galaxy Squadron EX a/k/a "The People's Shmup" is finally ready for launch. The remastered version of New Blood & Synset's (not a) bullet hell shooter that took everyone by surprise last year has been rebuilt from the ground up with all new art, all new audio, all new modes, but the same SUPER squadron of 14 playable ships. :cobalt: http://i.imgur.com/z9KiuDs.jpg As you may know - proceeds from the original Super Galaxy Squadron benefited Child's Play Charity and as we get ready to launch Super Galaxy Squadron EX, we are proud to be making a $10,000 donation thanks to everyone who purchased the game last year! You've all made the galaxy a better place for sick kids the world over. \o/ LOOK AT THIS BIG CHECK! http://i.imgur.com/TXlSr3c.jpg Moreover - everyone who already owns Super Galaxy Squadro…
- Super Galaxy Squadron EX Available NOW! - 16 February 2016
http://i.imgur.com/aKNsaNz.jpg ːtealːːfuchsiaːːcyanːːcobaltːːchartreuseː That's right - Super Galaxy Squadron EX a/k/a "The People's Shmup" is finally ready for launch. The remastered version of New Blood & Synset's (not a) bullet hell shooter that took everyone by surprise last year has been rebuilt from the ground up with all new art, all new audio, all new modes, but the same SUPER squadron of 14 playable ships. ːcobaltː http://i.imgur.com/z9KiuDs.jpg As you may know - proceeds from the original Super Galaxy Squadron benefited Child's Play Charity and as we get ready to launch Super Galaxy Squadron EX, we are proud to be making a $10,000 donation thanks to everyone who purchased the game last year! You've all made the galaxy a better place for sick kids the world over. \o/ LOOK AT THIS BIG CHECK! http://i.imgur.com/TXlSr3c.jpg Moreover - everyone who already owns Super Galaxy Squadro…
- SGS EX Beta Update #2! New Levels, Difficulties & Characters! - 16 September 2015
http://i.imgur.com/Uo2ZgqM.jpgQUE PASO, SPACE COMPADRES. :teal: I write to you today all the way from Barcelona, Spain to bring news of the latest Super Galaxy Squadron: EX Beta update! Senor Clinkscales has been hard at work continuing to add to the greatness that is SGS: EX and I'm here to tell you how. NEW DIFFICULTIES http://i.imgur.com/Hn2MEJM.jpg That's right - CASUAL, VETERAN and HELL That's like Easy, Medium and Hard - all available in Normal or Hardcore modes. NEW CHARACTER PORTRAITS http://i.imgur.com/Urgd3EQ.jpg Ever wanted your favorite ship to have more CHARACTER and backstory? WELL NOW THEY DO. Nick has started giving each ship its own unique character and backstory + portrait to go with it. NOW FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO YOUR PILOT THAN EVER BEFORE. Especially Jelly Roll. Jelly Roll is a complex and complicated soul. AND NEW LEVELS Well, one new level. LEVEL 2! Go test it out…
- SGS EX Beta Update #2! New Levels, Difficulties & Characters! - 16 September 2015
http://i.imgur.com/Uo2ZgqM.jpgQUE PASO, SPACE COMPADRES. ːtealː I write to you today all the way from Barcelona, Spain to bring news of the latest Super Galaxy Squadron: EX Beta update! Senor Clinkscales has been hard at work continuing to add to the greatness that is SGS: EX and I'm here to tell you how. NEW DIFFICULTIES http://i.imgur.com/Hn2MEJM.jpg That's right - CASUAL, VETERAN and HELL That's like Easy, Medium and Hard - all available in Normal or Hardcore modes. NEW CHARACTER PORTRAITS http://i.imgur.com/Urgd3EQ.jpg Ever wanted your favorite ship to have more CHARACTER and backstory? WELL NOW THEY DO. Nick has started giving each ship its own unique character and backstory + portrait to go with it. NOW FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO YOUR PILOT THAN EVER BEFORE. Especially Jelly Roll. Jelly Roll is a complex and complicated soul. AND NEW LEVELS Well, one new level. LEVEL 2! Go test it out…
- Super Galaxy Squadron: EX Beta + Soundtrack Available NOW! - 21 July 2015
It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! The FREE BETA for Super Galaxy Suqadron: EX (The new and improved version of SGS) is available RIGHT NOW for all owners of Super Galaxy Suqadron on Steam! ːtealː http://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/ Owners of SGS can check out the EX beta RIGHT NOW See this thread on our forums for more info! http://steamcommunity.com/app/345860/discussions/0/541906348059104656/ BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE The original soundtrack to SGS by Random Encounter is now also on Steam, Get it right now for just $1.99 and play it over your games with boring soundtracks! ːcobaltː http://store.steampowered.com/app/384270/ Our SHMUP lord and savior Nick Clinkscales has been hard at work updating Super Galaxy Squadron to SGS: EX and with your help we can turn SGS: EX into the most super dopealicious SHMUP on Steam. Better yet? All proceeds still go to Child's Play…
- Super Galaxy Squadron: EX Beta + Soundtrack Available NOW! - 21 July 2015
It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! The FREE BETA for Super Galaxy Suqadron: EX (The new and improved version of SGS) is available RIGHT NOW for all owners of Super Galaxy Suqadron on Steam! :teal: http://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/ Owners of SGS can check out the EX beta RIGHT NOW See this thread on our forums for more info! http://steamcommunity.com/app/345860/discussions/0/541906348059104656/ BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE The original soundtrack to SGS by Random Encounter is now also on Steam, Get it right now for just $1.99 and play it over your games with boring soundtracks! :cobalt: http://store.steampowered.com/app/384270/ Our SHMUP lord and savior Nick Clinkscales has been hard at work updating Super Galaxy Squadron to SGS: EX and with your help we can turn SGS: EX into the most super dopealicious SHMUP on Steam. Better yet? All proceeds still go to Child's Play…
- Super Galaxy Squadron v1.05 Is Live! - 30 January 2015
We've been hard at work since last weekend tweaking, fixing, changing and adding features to SGS thanks to your feedback and are happy to push v1.0.5 LIVE. ːtealː Here's the changelog: - Steam achievements, trading cards and leaderboards are now all good to go! - Full controller support is now FULL (D-pads work!) and arcade sticks are also now supported - Addressed soft lock from getting killed by Great Rift's laser - Added a game over screen to Endless Mode, along with rankings. Don't get an F. F is bad. - Added more achievements cuz why not - Fixed Arcade Mode Steam leaderboard - Added a Steam leaderboard for Endless Mode - Made Max Bonuses easier to get against Great Rift and Iron Helix - Increased spawn rate of upgrades - Increased base rate of fire of most ships - Increased power of Big Laser - Doubled invincibility frames after taking damage - Significantly increased lifetime of u…
- Super Galaxy Squadron v1.05 Is Live! - 30 January 2015
We've been hard at work since last weekend tweaking, fixing, changing and adding features to SGS thanks to your feedback and are happy to push v1.0.5 LIVE. :teal: Here's the changelog: - Steam achievements, trading cards and leaderboards are now all good to go! - Full controller support is now FULL (D-pads work!) and arcade sticks are also now supported - Addressed soft lock from getting killed by Great Rift's laser - Added a game over screen to Endless Mode, along with rankings. Don't get an F. F is bad. - Added more achievements cuz why not - Fixed Arcade Mode Steam leaderboard - Added a Steam leaderboard for Endless Mode - Made Max Bonuses easier to get against Great Rift and Iron Helix - Increased spawn rate of upgrades - Increased base rate of fire of most ships - Increased power of Big Laser - Doubled invincibility frames after taking damage - Significantly increased lifetime of u…
- Super Galaxy Squadron v1.01 Update is Live! - 24 January 2015
Everyone who's supported us throughout launch has been awesome and because of their help and some detective work that would put Sherlock Holmes to shame, we've tackled and patched a few things we heard from the people playing. ːfuchsiaː In version 1.01, we've fixed the most common issue reported by players related to the game hanging or even crashing upon death as well as a minor aiming issue. That means no more floating in space. How are you supposed to save a galaxy just sitting around in space watching enemies shoot? Thanks for making this an awesome launch and here's to a great weekend of space shmup hotness! ːtealː
- Super Galaxy Squadron v1.01 Update is Live! - 24 January 2015
Everyone who's supported us throughout launch has been awesome and because of their help and some detective work that would put Sherlock Holmes to shame, we've tackled and patched a few things we heard from the people playing. :fuchsia: In version 1.01, we've fixed the most common issue reported by players related to the game hanging or even crashing upon death as well as a minor aiming issue. That means no more floating in space. How are you supposed to save a galaxy just sitting around in space watching enemies shoot? Thanks for making this an awesome launch and here's to a great weekend of space shmup hotness! :teal:
- Super Galaxy Squadron is OUT NOW! 15% OFF During Launch Week! - 23 January 2015
BEHOLD! The retro NOT a bullet-hell shmup you didn't even know you wanted is finally here! Super Galaxy Squadron will push your eyes and fingers to their very limits with BLISTERING CUTTING EDGE GAMEPLAY AND GRAPHICS created by New Blood's own Nick Clinkscales. New Blood is super pumped to get SGS out there today and we are always here if you need us. Unless we're asleep. In that case we're not here but will be here soon. ːDː
- Super Galaxy Squadron is OUT NOW! 15% OFF During Launch Week! - 23 January 2015
BEHOLD! The retro NOT a bullet-hell shmup you didn't even know you wanted is finally here! Super Galaxy Squadron will push your eyes and fingers to their very limits with BLISTERING CUTTING EDGE GAMEPLAY AND GRAPHICS created by New Blood's own Nick Clinkscales. New Blood is super pumped to get SGS out there today and we are always here if you need us. Unless we're asleep. In that case we're not here but will be here soon. :D:
