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Is Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- SHMUP veterans who want demanding boss and scoring challenges
- Newcomers to vertical shooters who prefer forgiving systems and gentler difficulty options
- Players who want multiple ships and modes rather than a single fixed campaign
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced game instead of rapid vertical shooting action
- Players who want a small, tightly focused campaign rather than several modes and ship choices
- Players looking for a story-led experience with extensive narrative content
Our take on Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
Rather than limiting the genre to a single escalating campaign, the game combines six arcade stages with endless scoring and a timed boss challenge. Its forgiving health system and broad difficulty range also depart from the severe entry barrier often associated with SHMUP play.
What is Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo?
Set in 2438, the game follows Federation pilots preparing for a second war against an alien race from Tau Ceti.
It is a vertical shooter with playable ships that use different statistics and weapons. Arcade Mode contains six stages with boss encounters, while Endless Mode presents an ongoing enemy assault focused on scoring. Boss Rush Mode turns the game into a timed challenge. Difficulty settings range from beginner-friendly options to extremely demanding play. Overdrive and Focus add mechanics tied to defeating enemies and earning points. The game includes voiced story scenes and a major visual overhaul. It also contains the original Super Galaxy Squadron, allowing the earlier version to be played alongside EX Turbo.
How Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo plays
- 01Distinct ship roster
- The available vessels use different combinations of attributes and weaponry.
- 02Six-stage Arcade Mode
- The main campaign moves through six stages and includes boss encounters.
- 03Endless scoring mode
- An unending enemy assault provides a mode built around continued play and score chasing.
- 04Timed Boss Rush
- A dedicated challenge focuses on defeating bosses against the clock.
- 05Variable difficulty
- Options span from relaxed settings for newcomers to a setting described as nearly impossible.
- 06Original game included
- The package contains the 2015 Super Galaxy Squadron alongside EX Turbo.
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Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo: platforms & release
Is Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo worth it?
It is worth it if: SHMUP veterans who want demanding boss and scoring challenges. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced game instead of rapid vertical shooting action.
Where can I download Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo on?
Windows and Linux.
