Armoured Shift Hits the App Store – Open-World Space Shooter

Available In: App Store

Price: $0.99

Armoured Shift has finally hit the App Store! We first told you about this game almost two months ago. Armoured Shift is a “shoot’em’up” game for the iPhone and iPod touch that boasts 60 frames per second gameplay.

“The groundbreaking open-world space shooter challenges players to shoot down hordes of asteroids, enemy ships and bosses using a spaceship largely controlled by the iPhone/iPod Touch’s accelerometer. The unique tilt-based control scheme offered by Armoured Shift sets it apart from the more traditional dual-analog joystick format utilized by the majority of open-world shooters.”

Check out the Screenshots, Demo Videos, App Store Description and Press Release below for more info about the game.

ScreenShots

Trailer

Level 1 Game Play

Level 5 Game Play

App Store Description:

SYNOPSIS
Distant cries echo across the galaxy…something big has happened. As the nearest Alliance ship to the source of the distress calls, it is your job to investigate!

Armoured Shift thrusts the player at the helm of the Scythe MKIII a fast, maneuverable and deadly assault ship.

GAME FEATURES
– 6 Expansive Open Worlds

– Multiple Weapon Pick-ups

– Silky smooth graphics running at 60fps

– In Game Achievements

– 2 Gameplay Modes

– Progressive Story Modes

– Massive 10,000 player Online Leaderboard

– 8 Original composed music tracks

– A unique and intuitive control system

Press Release:

LONDON – Oct. 13, 2009

Orbital Worlds, an independent game development studio, today announced the arrival of their debut iPhone title Armoured Shift in the App Store. The groundbreaking open-world space shooter challenges players to shoot down hordes of asteroids, enemy ships and bosses using a spaceship largely controlled by the iPhone/iPod Touch’s accelerometer. The unique tilt-based control scheme offered by Armoured Shift sets it apart from the more traditional dual-analog joystick format utilized by the majority of open-world shooters.

Armoured Shift can be downloaded in the App Store by visiting the following URL: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=330544220&mt=8

Along with the innovative control system, Armoured Shift includes an original score with eight techno-styled tracks to listen to while destroying swarms of enemy ships and projectiles. Fluid visuals and multiple game modes also add to the experience.

“When designing Armoured Shift, our intention from the start was to make sure that it stood out from the rest of the pack,” said Abdul Hameed, co-creator of Armoured Shift. “We feel that we have gone beyond that initial goal by giving top-down shooter enthusiasts eye pleasing visuals and a novel way to control their craft. Expect yourself to lose track of time when blasting the hell out of all the asteroids and enemies hurdling towards you!”

Armoured Shift features:

• Six Expansive Open World Maps
• Stunning Graphics Running at 60 FPS
• Multiple Enemies, Bosses, Weapons and Power-Ups
• Arcade and Progressive Story Gameplay Modes
• 10,000 Player Online Leaderboard and In-Game Achievements
• Eight Original Composed Music Tracks

About Orbital Worlds
Orbital Worlds is an independent game development studio, founded in the United Kingdom in 2009. Orbital Worlds aims to create distinctively fun, challenging and polished gaming experiences for the iPhone and iPod Touch platforms. Their first entry, Armoured Shift, is now available in the App Store.