Hey everyone!
We’re thrilled to announce that Shmup It Up is officially OUT NOW on itch.io!
What started as an homage to the classic handheld LCD consoles we grew up with evolved into a massive, feature-packed vertical shmup built directly inside a simulated handheld shell.
THE STORY
When a modified retro handheld console begins picking up real-time galactic distress calls, an unlikely hero—Lenny, a mall janitor with a hidden engineering mind—becomes the head tactical operator for the Zolathian Royal Fleet.
Together with Commander Kara, you’ll pilot a fleet of starships across 11 sectors to take down the Xornan Armada.
WHAT’S INSIDE THE GAME?
- 30 Playable Starships: Master 15 core fleet vessels (like the high-armor TITAN or phase-shifting PHANTOM) and unlock 15 hidden prototype craft through rescue runs.
- 26 Weapon Upgrades & 30 Specials: Deploy screen-clearing Star-Bombs, Black Holes, Homing Missile Swarms, Time Dilation fields, and Invulnerable Ram Dashes.
- 11 Multi-Phase Bosses: Face off against giant screen-filling bosses—including the WASP QUEEN, CLOCKWORK TITAN, and OMEGA CORE—with shifting bullet-hell patterns.
- Dual Rendering Modes: Switch instantly on-the-fly between nostalgic LCD Monochromatic Mode (with realistic screen ghosting) and vibrant 2.5D Color Arcade Mode!
- Two Full Game Modes: Play through the narrative-driven Main Campaign or test your precision in The Lost Fleet obstacle courses.
HOW TO PLAY
Shmup It Up is available now as a paid release! Your purchase unlocks:
- Instant Web Browser Play: Click and play directly inside your browser on desktop or mobile with zero setup!
- Offline Download (
ShmupItUp.zip): Download the full game package to run locally on Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, or mobile devices anytime.
Grab your ship, charge your specials, and save the fleet!
[BUY & PLAY SHMUP IT UP NOW] https://84-games.itch.io/shmup-it-up
Thank you so much for the support—let us know your high scores and favorite ship builds in the comments below!