Kestrel
Released Jun 2021
Shoot'em up with an emphasis on progression and growth through upgrades. Fly, shoot, die, upgrade, repeat.
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Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Nectarware
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
NOW WITH DARK MODE OPTION!
As Kestrel, you will travel through different worlds in an attempt to reach the highest order of the cosmos. You will fend off the many entities trying to stop you. Collect the rhombic shards spread across the different worlds to purchase upgrades and equip more powerful weapons.
In a departure from the typical shoot'em up, Kestrel does not force the auto-scroll mechanic that is present in the majority of the genre. Patience and strategy win out over speed and brute force.
With over 50 upgrades and infinite lives, Kestrel puts you in a position for success. A top down shoot'em up with bullet hell and RPG elements, Kestrel attempts to scratch an itch that you might know you have. Fly, shoot, die, upgrade, repeat.
Xbox Controller recommended
Move – Left Joystick or DPad
Fire Shot – A button
Pause – Menu Button
Toggle Dark Mode – View Button
Keyboard And Mouse
Move – WASD Keys
Fire Shot – Left Click or Enter
Pause – Escape Button
Toggle Dark Mode - Tab
As Kestrel, you will travel through different worlds in an attempt to reach the highest order of the cosmos. You will fend off the many entities trying to stop you. Collect the rhombic shards spread across the different worlds to purchase upgrades and equip more powerful weapons.
In a departure from the typical shoot'em up, Kestrel does not force the auto-scroll mechanic that is present in the majority of the genre. Patience and strategy win out over speed and brute force.
With over 50 upgrades and infinite lives, Kestrel puts you in a position for success. A top down shoot'em up with bullet hell and RPG elements, Kestrel attempts to scratch an itch that you might know you have. Fly, shoot, die, upgrade, repeat.
Controls
Xbox Controller recommended
Move – Left Joystick or DPad
Fire Shot – A button
Pause – Menu Button
Toggle Dark Mode – View Button
Keyboard And Mouse
Move – WASD Keys
Fire Shot – Left Click or Enter
Pause – Escape Button
Toggle Dark Mode - Tab
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