26th of September 2024, The Hague - Phoenix 2, the popular indie shoot'em up on iOS and Android, gets a massive content update today, including a campaign mode, custom player tags, Game Controller support and much more.
Full patch notes
New features:
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An extensive new Campaign has been added! The Campaign missions can be played alongside Daily Missions at their own pace and are an entirely new experience for Phoenix 2 pilots.
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Custom player tags! Become a Phoenix 2 VIP and customize your entry on the leaderboards for everyone to see.
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Adds game controller support! Phoenix 2 is now completely playable using a modern game pad.
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Support for Game Mode on iOS 18, for more responsive controller support.
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Phoenix 2 is now fully playable on macOS when using a controller.
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The in-game interface now shows wave progress and a new timer when speedrunning missions!
Other improvements:
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Veterancy is now also shown on the Pilot screen for pilots older than 1 year.
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Characters have updated new portrait images.
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Many small fixes all around.
Phoenix 2 has over 5 million downloads worldwide and 23K reviews on the US iOS App Store alone where it scores a 4.7 out of 5. The game recently celebrated its 8 year anniversary on the iOS App Store. During this time the game and its players enjoyed a continued stream of gameplay improvements and additions with big feature releases for its major title updates, like this very 7.0 release.
Phoenix 2 has been awarded Game of The Day multiple times and has received an Editor’s Note from the App Store Editorial Team next to receiving tons of features in other stories as well as a fixed spot in the “Top 10 Retro Games” of the App Store.
Editor’s Note: “When we’re on a roll in Phoenix II, we feel unstoppable. Untouchable. Like Quicksilver in the X-Men movies. This “bullet hell” shooter’s silky-smooth controls (even better with 3D Touch) are as stunning as its graphics. And with dozens of uniquely armed ships and daily mission updates, the replayability’s insane.”
You can find more App Store coverage here:
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Game of the Day: https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1279475541?l=en
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Game of the Day 2: https://apps.apple.com/nl/story/id1279475541?l=en
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Top 10 Retro Games: https://apps.apple.com/nl/story/id1279475541?l=en
Phoenix 2 is a shoot'em up (or SHMUP for short) with daily new missions and 100 ships to collect.
The game combines classic arcade gameplay with challenging depth. Quickly jump into action, improve your skills over time, and compare your progress with a global community. Ideal for quick sessions and extended play alike.
Enjoy the marvelous action and spectacular graphics while defeating waves of menacing Invaders unique new missions generated every day.
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Story driven campaign featuring existing characters you know and love
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30 handcrafted missions providing a unique an fun experience designed for new players
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Brand new Starmap with gorgeous visual effects
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Explore new locations and fight back the Invader threat
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Unlock VIP to gain access to player tags and benefits
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Player tags allow players to customize their entry on the leaderboards.
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Choose from existing designs and customize them to show different information and use different colors.
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Scores with player tags remain inscribed on the leaderboard like that forever
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