Jet Lancer

Released May 2020

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

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Evaluation

Jet Lancer launched on May 12, 2020 as a complete game with a full story campaign, New Game+ mode, and 11 bosses. Three months after launch, the developers shipped a major free update on August 21, 2020 — Arcade Mode — adding a roguelite-inspired endless wave mode, three new pilots, new weapons, and additional progression content. A follow-up patch on September 25, 2020 added Steam Trading Cards and quality-of-life improvements to Arcade Mode. That September 2020 post is the last recorded developer communication. No further updates, DLC, or content announcements have been made since then. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced roadmaps, and no indication from the developer of any planned future content. With Arcade Mode representing the game's final major content addition and no subsequent developer activity, the game appears to have reached its completed state as of August 21, 2020.

Evidence

Arcade Mode launched as a major free post-launch update, adding a roguelite wave-based mode, three new pilots, new primary weapons, and a new progression system.

news post · Aug 21, 2020 source content shipped

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Jet Lancer launched on May 12, 2020 with a full story campaign (30 missions, 11 bosses) and New Game+ mode included at launch.

news post · May 12, 2020 source content shipped

high

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Details

Developer

Code Wakers

Publisher

Armor Games Studios

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Action Indie Flight Pixel Graphics Shoot 'Em Up 2D Great Soundtrack Bullet Hell Fast-Paced Difficult Arcade Replay Value Shooter Sci-fi Female Protagonist

About this game

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds.

You are Ash Leguinn: badass pilot, highly paid mercenary, and flight-school drop out. Your day job is fine - the daily grind of dealing with Sky Pirates pays the bills - but nothing compares to the rush of demolishing a ninety-ton mechanical monstrosity at the speed of sound. And you’ll have your chance. As mechanized weapons converge on Root City, you’ll have to be at the top of your game to survive, and you’ll have to surpass your limits if you want to save the world.

Be A Badass: Jet Lancer is easy to learn but hard to master. Precise and responsive controls make you feel like an ACE as you dodge and weave through enemy fire without even a scratch in the paint.
Surpass your Limits in Ash’s Story: Make your way from rookie aviator to ACE pilot in a story-driven single player campaign containing 30 missions, 11 bosses, and only 1 chance to save the world.
Aggressive New Game Plus: Go higher, further, and faster in Jet Lancer’s New Game Plus mode which features more relentless AI, new attack patterns, and some fancy new upgrades for the LANCE to provide a fresh experience.
Choose From an Extensive Arsenal: Customizable loadout with 28 different guns, payloads, and flight components to let you dominate the skies in any way you’d like.
Customize with Accessibility Options:We think everyone should have the opportunity to feel like an ACE pilot. To that end we’ve included anti-fatigue control toggles, adjustable dodge windows, an invincibility option, and the ability to disable screenshake and screen flashing.
Talking Cat: There’s a talking cat! His name is Lem.

And if that isn't enough we've got ARCADE MODE, Jet Lancer's take on a wave based score-attack mode!

Unique, stacking upgrades: Make each run one-of-a-kind. The longer you survive, the more powerful you become.
Multi-boss battles: Fight multiple bosses from the story mode at the same time.
New Pilots: Three new pilots with unique jets and handling.
Level Up: New Progressions system to unlock additional pilots and their jets
New Weapon: Flamethrower: Immense repeatable damage at very close range.
New Weapon Railgun: Instantaneous precision shots.
New Weapon Coil Gun: Chain lightning between grouped enemies.

Vladimir Fedyushkin is the designer of Jet Lancer and is also in charge of art and hacky code solutions. A string of random events in his life led him to game development as a career and he hasn't looked back. You can follow him on Twitter @WhyNotArtDump
Nicolai is the code wizard in charge of making things move on the screen. He hits buttons and helps to make the game as fun as we envisioned in our minds. You can follow him on Twitter @NicolaiGD
Fat Bard are the guitar-shredders behind Jet Lancer's soundtrack. A composition/sound design duo, they create memorable music and immersive audio for games.

Jet Lancer is the debut game from Vladimir Feduyshkin and Nicolai Danielsen.