Welcome aboard, space cadets! We’re thrilled to announce that after a stellar stint in Early Access, STAR SHREDDERS has officially graduated to a full release on Steam. As we journey from the development docks to the launch pad, we’re excited to share what this means for our beloved title and what’s next for our team.

STAR SHREDDERS is a rip-roaring shoot ’em up (SHMUP) that nods respectfully to the iconic 90s PlayStation era, mixing blistering action with a dash of strategy. You step into the boots of Clash, the dashing commander of the Valkyrie force, charged with saving the planet Roytera from the shadows of interstellar conflict. Armed with your wits and some serious firepower, you’ll dive into a universe where every dogfight is a test of skill and every mission, a story unfolds.

Embarking on the STAR SHREDDERS project was like charting a course through unexplored star systems. Starting off with nothing but pen and paper, we sketched out galaxies of ideas that slowly took form in the digital universe. This journey of bringing a concept to life as a fully-fledged game released on Steam has been incredibly enlightening.

Through the twists and turns of game development, we learned the importance of flexibility and adaptation. Turning sketches and daydreams into playable levels taught us about the technical intricacies of game design—from coding challenges to aesthetic decisions. Each step reinforced the value of patience and perseverance, especially in a field as dynamic as video gaming.

The community’s feedback was our North Star, guiding us to refine and iterate upon our initial ideas. Learning to incorporate constructive criticism constructively was pivotal; it not only improved STAR SHREDDERS but also taught us invaluable lessons about game development as a dialogue between creator and player.

This experience has been a cornerstone for our team, proving that taking a game from pen and paper to a global platform like Steam is not just a development process—it’s a journey of growth and learning. We’re grateful for every bit of knowledge gained, and we’re thrilled to leverage this in our future projects.

Here’s the scoop: the full release of STAR SHREDDERS will remain a compact prologue, featuring just one level. Why, you ask? Well, as we set our sights on new horizons and exciting projects, we’ve decided to put further development on hold. This single-level prologue is our way of giving you a taste of the universe we’ve crafted, packed with action and adventure, and leaving you hungry for what could have been—and what may yet be in our future endeavours.

In line with our prologue’s brief but brilliant showcase, we’ve tweaked the pricing to offer you fantastic value. It’s a small price for a slice of the cosmos, reflecting the epic experience that awaits even in this short adventure.

While STAR SHREDDERS takes a bow as a prologue, we’re not resting on our laurels. Our team is already busy plotting a course to new creative galaxies. We’re deep in the development of an exciting new project, and although we’re keeping the details under wraps for now, rest assured, more tantalising tidbits are on the way soon. Stay tuned!

So, what are you waiting for? Blast off to Steam, grab your copy of STAR SHREDDERS, and dive into the prologue that sets the stage for more cosmic tales. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and see you engage with this snippet of our universe. Your feedback is more crucial than ever as it fuels our journey towards new adventures. Thanks for being a part of our crew—keep your eyes on the stars, and let the star shredding continue!