DemonStar
The shareware legend DemonStar comes soaring back with new game modes and revised gameplay.
94%of 260 Steam reviews— Very Positive94% of 260 Steam reviews are positive — Very Positive
Details
- Developer
- Scott Host
- Publisher
- Scott Host
- Released
- Dec 11, 2023
- Price
- $2.99
- Platform
- PC
Multiplayer
- Online co-op
- Not listed
- Split screen co-op
- Yes
- LAN co-op
- Not listed
- Crossplay
- Not listed
- Remote Play Together
- Yes
About this game
After many long years, Scott Host, the creator of Galactix and Raptor Call of the Shadows, has remastered his shareware legend DemonStar - and now it comes soaring back with new game modes and revised gameplay. Originally published in 1997 and later earning the COMPUTER GAMING WORLD's "Shareware Game of the Year 1999" award, DemonStar was and still is considered by fans as one of the best 2D space shooters on PC.
- New game modes include Legacy Mode and Enhanced Mode
- 60 or 120fps
- Original Soundtrack by Bobby Prince
- New Soundtrack by Pfeffermouse
- Graphic improvements
- Tate/vertical mode for vertical monitors
DemonStar is the most thrilling vertical scrolling shooter on the market! DemonStar takes shooters to the extreme with controller support, 3D rendered graphics, explosive sound effects and a brilliant soundtrack. To destroy each boss, you will have to search for many weapons such as lasers, homing missiles and many more. As you pilot your spaceship through each of the 18 progressive levels, you can build up an arsenal worthy of a match against the XIDUS empire.
End of the developer's description of DemonStar.
Longplay: DemonStar (1998) [Windows] | 4K/60
Dosgamert

Demonstar - Original Missions | Gameplay Playthrough | [Demonstar Remastered] | Enhanced Mode
Han Plays

DemonStar SDL #117 - Polishing up v1.2
Scott Host

DemonStar - Original Missions Enhanced Mode INSANE ALL 18 levels No Death No Bomb Clear by LIBRA
LIBRA

Demonstar Secret Mission 2 Full Run Insane Difficulty No-Miss
Jirapat Kiatikhunrat

Demonstar: Original Missions - Legacy Mode Playthrough (No Death, No Bomb) 1/10
DarkWolf13
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