The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of frantic arcade shoot-'em-ups and roguelites who enjoy high-speed dodging, aggressive ramming mechanics, and eccentric humor.: It reinvents traditional shmup pacing by turning defensive dodges into offensive crash-kills, wrapping intense bullet-dodging inside an unpredictable, procedurally shifting roguelite loop full of absurd surprises. Tradeoff: Extreme visual clutter, neon flashing, and occasional procedural difficulty spikes can obscure incoming hazards and make precise navigation frustrating.
What it does best
A frantic arcade rush built around dodging, dashing, and ramming
Every run keeps mutating into a new arcade surprise
A neon, grotesque comedy style unlike almost any other shmup
Catchy arcade music that makes the chaos feel celebratory
What might put you off
Visual overload and flashing effects
Uneven difficulty and restrictive dash movement
The setup
What you are walking into
Project Starship X is a procedural shooter where you Crash-Kill cosmical abominations with your spaceship while playing as Swagthulhu! Whaaat?!??!
Where it lives
Genre
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