SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS

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Released Oct 21, 2025by Shinu Real ArtsPositive(97% of 29 Steam reviews)

SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS is an arcade high resolution pixel art shmup/shoot'em up, in which you use the power of Shockwaves and a good timing to get the most bonus from your destroyed enemies. It's simple: shoot, dodge, wait and SHOCKWAVE!

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About SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS

In this high resolution arcade vertical shmup, learn how to use the power of Shockwaves to destroy your enemies and also to score the highest points.

You can either charge and release your own massive Shockwave or use the ones released by destroyed enemies to your advantage, timing is the key, just keep in mind, the size of the enemies Shockwave depends on their sizes.

Shockwave Triggers is a pure arcade game, which is thanks to its tight controls, tiny hitboxes for both player and bullets, simple but effective mechanics and the fully customizable support of gamepads, keyboard and arcade sticks.

In Shockwave Triggers, you can cancel most enemy bullets by releasing your Shockwave super attack, or by timing the explosions of enemies, since these do also create their own shockwave when dying. The enemies shockwave's size depends on the enemy's size and it doesn't hard the player.

Not only for attacking, but you can also use Shockwaves to get higher scores, it's all about timing and learning enemies behaviors.

Shockwave Triggers also rewards the player for being risky thanks to its bullets grinding system; getting closer to enemies bullets makes your fire power stronger and also recharges your super attack meter.

Shockwave Triggers is a high resolution vertical pixel art shoot'em up with colorful and sharp visuals. Everything on screen is hand made/painted and all animations are made traditionally frame by frame. As for the art style, the game aims to offer a retro anime look from the beloved 90s.

Also, the game offers a proper Tate mode for player with vertical mounted screens.

Each game has a story, even a super "arcady "vertical shooter has one. In Shockwave Triggers, you have to save your little sister Norah from the WW Empire who kidnaped her. Somehow, they have a certain use for her secret ability in their plans to rain over this post apocalyptic world that relies on crystals to get power.

Although an arcade style game, Shockwave Triggers offer a console like experience thanks to the different features available:

  • Two different players: Each play has their own playstyle. Amira: is the more traditional shmup player. Collects items and power ups to get stronger. Turbo B: is more of the charge and wait style, he gets stronger by shooting enemies down.

  • Difficulties: The game offers 4 levels of difficulty, to each their own.

  • Tate/Yoko modes: Since the game is a vertical shooter, a Tate mode is a must. The purists can set their monitors vertically and enjoy the true full screen mode, just like on the real arcade hardware.

  • Controllers and keyboard: The game supports a great range of controllers as well as the keyboard. Players can configure the keys as they wish.

  • Arcade mode: Play the single player mode and aim for high score on the online leaderboard.

  • Two coop players mode: Enjoy local multiplayer on shared screen, just like the old good days.

  • Boss rush: Train and fight against every boss you've already reached.

  • Gallery: Unlock and enjoy different artworks, concepts and fanarts.

  • Trophies: Enjoy the challenge of unlocking the many trophies the game offers.

  • Game shop: Use the in-game earned money and unlock additional credits as well as new features.

  • Jukebox: where you can enjoy the full soundtrack made by the amazing Big Impact Sound.

  • Online leaderboard: Take the challenge online and see how high you can get on the online leaderboard.

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SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS price history

Lowest tracked price: £5.95 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: £8.50.

SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS reviews

97% positive reviews all-time.

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System requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel I3 or Ryzen 3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
  • Additional Notes: Local Multiplayer requires at least one gamepad

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel I3 or Ryzen 3 or above
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Any GPU with 1GB of VRAM or above
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
  • Additional Notes: Local Multiplayer requires at least one gamepad

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