You thought they’d come from space? Wrong

It’s up to you alone to stop an alien invasion from the depths of the ocean in this legendary, home computer era shoot ‘em up, faithfully rebuilt for modern platforms – X-Out: Resurfaced!  

In 1990, the year of X-Out’s initial release on C64, it stood out as a breath of fresh seaside air in the stale shoot ‘em up space. 

Many games of its genre did (and still do) take place in “space” but X-OUT paves the way by going for  a dive through underwater worlds. 

But what really pushed it further than its other side-scrolling competitors was its shop system. By allowing players to mix and match from a wide variety of ships, weapons, and other accessory parts to build their fleet, X-OUT made every play-through (attempt) feel different and unique.

This year,this highly challenging underwater shoot ‘em up from game developer legends Rainbow Arts is finally returning.  

ININ and Ziggurat (formerly known as Rainbow Arts) have collaborated to bring you a faithful remake completely rebuilt from the ground up and greatly improved. 

The impressive sprite work of yesteryear has not only been remade into even more impressive modern high-resolution sprites but also greatly expanded with particle and lighting effects. Eight varied stages, the enemies, the bosses, the ships, the projectiles; Everything shines in a brand-new light! 

Apart from the eerily stunning visual journey, you’ll embark on a musical one as well: epic synth soundscapes that drive you forward by none other than yours truly, the magnificent Chris Huelsbeck. Along with a remaster Huelsbeck’s original works, we have committed ourselves to create 3 entirely new tracks as well.  

And it’s not just “Hülsi”, we also managed to get in touch with Ogan Kandemiroglu, brother and Co-Artist of Celal Kandemiroglu, creator of the original key-art of X-Out; to tackle the visuals as a legacy project for his late brother. 

Of course, the shop system is back and thoroughly improved as well: New pre-configured loadouts that allow you to jump straight into the action, added item descriptions to help new cadettes configure and build their fleet and FINALLY, marked  available slots for your weaponry. 

Should you still feel overwhelmed by X-Out: Resurfaced challenge, then maybe it’s time to call for a co-captain. Enlist a friend and face the terrors  of the ocean deep together in the local 2-player co-op mode!  

Features: 

• Resurfaced: Experience a fresh but faithful take on a real shoot-’em-up classic!
• Redrawn: Get dazzled by the new and beautiful sprite work mixed with shiny particle and lighting effects!
• Remixed: Take a journey through new and old synth soundscapes courtesy of composer legend Chris Huelsbeck!
• Reequipped: Choose one of three loadouts or build your own fleet in the improved shop system!
• Reconnected: Grab a trusty ally and face the depths together in a 2-player couch coop dive!