Project X: Light Years

Now UPDATED to an enhanced version — 'RELOADED' — with a brand-new Rogue-lite Career mode! Story

Thirty years have passed since the first battle against the alien menace in Project X. Now, the threat has returned—stronger, smarter, and more relentless than ever.

Project X: Light Years brings back high-octane, side-scrolling shoot’em-up action as the official successor to the beloved Amiga classic.

Crafted by passionate fans and shaped through close collaboration with players and members of the original development team, it honors the legacy while pushing the series to the next level.

In Project X: Light Years, players once again take command of advanced spacecraft, navigating treacherous enemy zones and battling relentless waves of foes and towering bosses.

Featuring modern graphics, refined gameplay mechanics, and a soundtrack that pays tribute to the original classic, Project X: Light Years is crafted for both long-time fans and a new generation of players.

Outfit your ship with a diverse arsenal of powerful weapons and upgrades, plan your assault, and put your piloting skills to the ultimate test. The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance—will you rise to the challenge and repel the alien invasion once and for all?

Gameplay:

Classic Side-Scrolling Action Shmup

Relive the intense, fast-paced gameplay of the original Project X—now rebuilt with modern graphics, fluid animations, and refined controls for a smoother, more responsive experience.

Dynamic Environments

Fight your way through a wide range of beautifully crafted stages, from treacherous asteroid fields to hostile alien worlds—each with its own hazards and surprises.

Challenging Enemies

Encounter a diverse lineup of foes, each armed with unique attack patterns and behaviors. From swarms of agile fighters to colossal screen-filling bosses, every battle pushes your reflexes and strategy.

Powerful Upgrades

Collect power-ups and ship enhancements to boost firepower, speed, and defense. Tailor your loadout to your preferred playstyle and adapt to the escalating threats ahead.

Over 40 Random Power-Ups

Add explosive chaos or quirky twists to every run with more than forty randomized power-ups—ensuring no two matches ever feel the same.

Advanced Score System

A refined scoring system tracks your accuracy, timing, and overall performance. Precision and consistency are rewarded, making each run more competitive and endlessly replayable.

Bullet Hell

With a full spectrum of options, you can adjust the game for a proper bullet hell experience.

Forgiving Death-Penalty System

No more losing all your weapons when you go down. Get back into the action quickly and keep the momentum going.

Multiple Weapon Loadouts

Carry several weapons at once and freely swap between them on the fly, allowing deeper strategy and more varied combat tactics.

Epic Boss Battles

Take on towering bosses equipped with formidable defenses and devastating attack patterns. Victory demands strategy, precision, and clever use of your full weapon arsenal.

2-Player Mode

Join forces with a friend in local co-op mode. Coordinate your firepower, support each other in heated battles, and tackle the toughest encounters as a team.

Modern Features

Experience Project X: Light Years with modern enhancements including high-definition graphics, achievements, and online leaderboards. Compete globally for the highest scores, fastest runs, and ultimate bragging rights.

Brimble Brothers Are Back

Alister and Chris Brimble reunite with the franchise, restoring the unmistakable legacy of the original classic.

Advanced Continue System

Use your allocated credits to continue from place you died. Quit and save your session to resume later, or restart from any level you’ve already beaten.

Casual Mode

Play on Rookie difficulty with 99 credits. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a stress-free gaming experience.

Tiny Wings

Special difficulty - Fewer waves, zero bosses, the game is 30% shorter, and it's really hard to go down. Just fly and pew-pew

Key Features:

• High-Definition Visuals: Stunning, hand-crafted visuals bring the universe of "Project X Light Years" to life, with vibrant colors and detailed environments.
• Dedicated 2 Soundtracks: Choose between an epic soundtrack that captures the spirit of the original game, or an alternative version with a harder, more intense beat.
• Smooth Controls: Intuitive and responsive controls designed for both veteran players and newcomers. No inertia this time :)
• Replayability: Online Seasons, Arena and Main Story, 5 game modes, 5 difficulty levels, hidden secrets, and unlockable content ensure hours of engaging gameplay.
• Two Player Co-Op Mode.
• Online leaderboards*Game has no AI generated content