Some things never go out of style, and that goes especially for the shooter genre. They’re one of the simplest genres to create, if you think about it, and in the case of Zap Blastum, they can embrace more than just FPS styling, as this one is a top-down, twin-stick shooter from Shiny Dolphin Games, and it’s coming out next week! That’s right, the game will release on November 9th on Steam, which means you won’t have to wait long to get it! What tactical and trigger-pulling skills will you need to unleash to save the galaxy? Find out below:

“Become Zap – dreamer, fighter, and maybe just the hero the galaxy needs! Robots have invaded your planet, and they don’t even see you as a threat. Beat the odds and SAVE THE GALAXY in this twin-stick cover shooter with lock-on targeting!

You are Zap, an alien who has always dreamed of saving the galaxy. When robots invade your planet, you’re super-psyched and ready for anything! Zap Blastum brings third-person shooter cover gameplay into the top-down twin-stick world. It’s action-packed tactical combat unlike anything else.”

Doesn’t that sound like a blast(um)? If you think so, and you liked out pun, you should continue on to read the game’s key features:

• Take cover at any wall and lean out automatically while firing
• Many types of cover including short, tall, destructible, and status-effect
• Over 15 types of robot enemies introduced over time
• 18 weapons with unique firing patterns
• Hijack vehicles like turrets, mechs, speeders, and copters
• 30 handcrafted levels across 5 planets
• Campaign and arcade modes with multiple difficulty levels
• Play in Solo Mode or 2-player Local Co-Op
• 30 upgrades with 4 levels each, unlocked with medals earned from your score

Don’t miss out on the alien-blasting fun! Wishlist the game today and be ready to help Zap save the universe!