Project S-11

Shmups are cool again

Picking up Project S-11 on the ModRetro Chromatic took me right back to those simpler times. I'm instantly reminded of sitting on the couch with my friends trading Game Boy Color cartridges after dinner. I didn’t expect much from this vertical shoot 'em up, but it stirred up some wonderful memories. The game itself is a genuine delight. You guide a sturdy little ship through eight colorful stages packed with alien swarms, collecting power-ups that feel just as satisfying as they did back then. The Chromatic’s perfect screen makes the sprites glow with that same vibrant charm I remember, while the chiptune music wraps around you like an old friend. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, and that’s exactly why I love it. Pure, honest arcade action without all the modern fuss. ModRetro has given this forgotten gem a second life, and at my age, that kind of nostalgic trip is priceless. Highly recommended.

Fun button masher

Growing up, Nemesis was one of my favorite horizontal-scrolling shooters on the Game Boy. Project S-11 feels like a vertical, full-color cousin to that childhood favorite. It's pure button-mashing fun, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves the scrolling shooter genre.

Impressive Shooter

Fun game! Technically really impressive for the platform, especially at the time. A couple of unique power ups/weapons keep things interesting. If you are a fan of shooters, this an easy one to recommend checking out.