Beyond the First Star

Beyond the First Star is a fast-paced 2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up built around different playable characters, varied weapons, and stage-by-stage arcade action. Choose your pilot, adapt your loadout, and fight through waves of enemies and bosses with distinct attack patterns. Each weapon changes the way you approach combat, giving you different options for clearing enemies, controlling space, and dealing heavy damage. KEY FEATURES • Multiple playable characters Choose from a varied roster of pilots, each offering a different way to experience the campaign. • A wide variety of weapons Discover and use around 20 weapons with different firing patterns, strengths, and tactical uses. • Handcrafted arcade stages Fight through stages filled with enemy formations, hazards, set pieces, and boss battles. • Character-specific endings Complete the journey with different characters to discover their individual endings. • Classic shoot 'em up action Straightforward controls, immediate action, and replay-focused gameplay inspired by arcade shooters. • Built for repeated play Try different characters and weapons, improve your runs, and discover new ways to approach each stage.