ActionFit check
Is PULSOR worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade players who enjoy trying to beat earlier scores
- Action fans who want movement and aiming tied to orbital controls
- Players who prefer obstacle-dodging runs over story-focused play
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a campaign with varied missions or extensive progression
- Players who want play sessions built around more than repeated attempts at a higher score
- Players who prefer conventional movement rather than rotating around a central hazard
Our take on PULSOR
Rather than placing the ship in a conventional scrolling battlefield, PULSOR has it circle a black hole while threats come from the center and map corners. The player also uses separate forward and rear weapons against different obstacles, making the ship's orientation part of combat.
What is PULSOR?
PULSOR is an arcade shoot-'em-up in which a ship circles a black hole while moving forward or backward.
The player rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, dodging debris released from the central void and asteroids arriving from the map's corners. A forward gun shoots black-hole debris, while a rear turret targets asteroids. Movement uses WASD or arrow keys, and Space fires the weapons. During play, the player can collect HP and Gold; Gold can be spent in a store. The game asks players to beat an earlier point or time high score as they face increasing numbers of obstacles.
How PULSOR plays
- 01Orbiting Ship Control
- The ship circles a central black hole and can also move forward or backward.
- 02Directional Weapons
- A forward gun targets black-hole debris, while a rear turret shoots asteroids.
- 03Escalating Obstacles
- Debris from the center and asteroids from the map's corners create hazards during play.
- 04HP and Gold Pickups
- Gold can be spent in the game's store.
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PULSOR: platforms & release
Is PULSOR worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade players who enjoy trying to beat earlier scores. Skip it if: players seeking a campaign with varied missions or extensive progression.
Where can I download PULSOR?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens PULSOR's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is PULSOR on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
