You could do massive upgrades on your laser weapon, but if you don't upgrade your battery, your time will be spent waiting for it to recharge while enemies swarm around you. As you get further along in the game, you realize that upgrade decisions you've made will have a huge impact on your ability to fight and survive in later stages. At the end of every stage you will be able to upgrade and repair your ship at the independent Vendor stations, and these Vendors are a huge part of the strategy of the game. Initial encounters will involve weak enemies, but your weapons are also fairly weak. Enemies come at you from the top of the screen, and you can shoot at them, but the gameplay isn't as simple as it sounds. The game plays much like a classic shooter. Luckily, your ship is designed for long-term travel, which translates into a huge capacity for firepower.
You must inform the imperial troops about the rebellion, but they are quite a distance away and your path is blocked by the enemy. You play the role of a pilot whose mission is to battle through the rogue Emperor's pirate armada which has forcibly seized power. Developed by Sahmon Studio, this game not only features classic gameplay but amazing graphics, which aren't just eye-candy, and an interesting strategy element. Astro Avenger is not just any top-down shooter.