Eastasiasoft
Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer
2007 video game
Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a 2007 scrolling shooter video game developed by German company SideQuest Studios and published by Eastasiasoft. The game was initially released physically for Microsoft Windows on December 14, 2007, before coming to the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network in December 2008.
| Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | SideQuest Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Eastasiasoft |
| Composer(s) | Rafael Dyll |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 |
| Release | Microsoft Windows
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| Genre(s) | Shoot 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | SideQuest Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Eastasiasoft |
| Composer(s) | Rafael Dyll |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4 |
| Release | PlayStation 3 PlayStation Vita Definitive Edition PlayStation 4
|
| Genre(s) | Shoot 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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Söldner-X is a traditional 2D shoot 'em up game with parallax scrolling, 720p high-definition graphics, weather effects and a rich weapon upgrade system.[1]
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Review media aggregator website Metacritic scored the game at 63%, based on 11 reviews, indicating "Mixed or average reviews".[2] Jeff Haynes of IGN awarded the game an 8.0 calling it "impressive".
A sequel titled Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype was released for the PlayStation 3 as a download-exclusive game in May 2010. The game features seven levels with a further three available as downloadable content. The sequel removes the weapon charging mechanic and limited ammo from the original game, resulting in a more traditional gameplay experience. It was also released in March 2015 for the PlayStation Vita.[4] An enhanced version of the game for the PlayStation 4, titled Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition was released in November 2020.[5]
- "Announcement" (PDF). Eastasiasoft. 2007-08-22. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- "Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer". Metacritic. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
- "Soldner-X: Himmelsturmer Review - IGN". IGN. 15 December 2008. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
- 2014-10-01, Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Coming to PS Vita This Winter, Sony Computer Entertainment America
- "Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition announced for PS4". Gematsu. September 21, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
