Tokihiro Naito's XeGrader Plus Launches on Steam
The release brings a modernized version of Naito's niche fixed-screen shooter to a wider PC audience, complete with retro-style DLC that appeals to vintage computing enthusiasts.
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Tokihiro Naito, creator of Hydlide, released XeGrader Plus on Steam. The fixed-screen vertical shooter features 18 stages plus a final boss, exploration-based power-ups, and a Practice mode. Two DLCs offer retro visual modes emulating MSX2 and PC-8001mk2. The base game costs 2,600 yen, with a launch discount until July 14.
Tokihiro Naito, best known for the action RPG Hydlide, has put his exploration-focused fixed-screen shooter XeGrader Plus on Steam. Players pick a male or female warrior and work through 18 stages plus a final boss, each stage hiding gimmicks that power up the ship. The Plus version adds vertical scrolling to the Sanctuary stage and a Practice mode for replaying cleared levels. Two optional DLCs, XeGrader for MSX2 mode and XeGrader for Origin (PC-8001mk2) mode, swap the visuals to retro PC aesthetics. The base game is 2,600 yen, with a 10 percent launch discount running through July 14. Each DLC costs 655 yen, also discounted during the same period.
- XeGrader for MSX2 mode: Retro visual style emulating MSX2
- XeGrader for Origin (PC-8001mk2) mode: Retro visual style emulating PC-8001mk2
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