Natsuki Chronicles

Natsuki Chronicles

Released Feb 2021

New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.

84% positive · 235 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation

Natsuki Chronicles launched on February 18, 2021 as a complete, self-contained horizontal shoot 'em up. The store description presents a fully realized package: a 10+ stage Story Mode, an Arcade Mode with online leaderboards, and a broad weapon customization system. There is no mention of DLC, expansions, season passes, or any post-launch content plans. After launch, the developer posted only two bug fix updates — a cloud save fix on February 26, 2021 and a crash fix on March 23, 2021 — with no communication of any kind since then. No DLC has been listed on the store. The game appears to have shipped as a finished product and received only routine post-launch maintenance before the developer went quiet. There is nothing in the developer's communications to suggest additional content was ever planned.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete feature set — Story Mode, Arcade Mode, online leaderboards, and weapon customization — with no mention of DLC, expansions, or future content plans.
description · Feb 18, 2021 source development ending
high
Version 1.0.1.2 patch fixing crash bugs in high frame-rate environments and during boss fights. Last known developer communication as of March 23, 2021.
news post · Mar 23, 2021 source ambiguous
low

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Rising Star Games
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.

  • Story Mode alternating between past and present over 10+ stages
  • Arcade Mode for quick action with Online Leaderboards
  • Huge selection of customization with combinations of three weapon types, like in its predecessor Ginga Force
  • A wide variety of equipment can be found throughout the game, making for added replay value as players add to their collection.
  • "Bullet Trajectory Display" function, You can observe the direction of enemy bullets!
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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