Pixel Game Maker Series STEOS -Sorrow song of Bounty hunter- (2020)

Step into the cockpit of Steos, a walking artillery unit, in this challenging side-scrolling shooter forged with Pixel Game Maker MV. Piloting this mech in a universe dominated by warring machine intelligences, you, a human mercenary, are tasked by the Migma faction to disrupt the Apeiron conflict. Though your arsenal is limited to a standard cannon and devastatingly short-range spanker rounds, your unpredictable human element is the key to victory. Each one-screen stage presents a "nightmare difficulty" that demands precision and quick reflexes, with instant retries allowing you to hone your skills. Beyond survival, a dynamic salary system incentivizes efficient combat, power-up collection, and strategic scrap acquisition via the "Getter" gadget, turning destroyed foes from both sides into crucial resources for your payday. The "Sorrow Song of Bounty Hunter" truly embodies the innovative spirit showcased in Gotcha Gotcha Games' best titles. Its demanding, yet rewarding, gameplay loop, where every cleared battle contributes to your earnings and every scrap collected translates to a better bounty, echoes the best of arcade-inspired challenges. The game's progression through 50 unique stages across diverse environments, each riddled with treacherous traps, offers a substantial and engaging experience. Furthermore, the promise of a "shocking truth" and a subsequent "new hell" upon completing the main campaign hints at a depth and replayability that elevates it beyond a simple shooter, making it a standout example of what Pixel Game Maker MV can achieve in the hands of skilled developers.