Put up your Dux
R-Type, move over. There’s a new player in the sub-genre and it is called DUX. Created by the team at HUCAST.net, this horizontal shmup isn’t exactly new. Released in June of 2009 for the Dreamcast, DUX has been a force on the Indie gaming front for a couple of years. But with the advent of some new shoot ‘em ups for the defunct Sega system, several of the old ones are coming into the spotlight again for some compare and contrast action.
DUX is one of those games. Very colorful, DUX is a game centered around a very simple plot. Scientists have found and mined a new material (DUX) and have used it to assemble a prototype battleship that will embarrass all others. There are six stages to fly and the ship comes with three upgradeable weapons. There is a “risk and reward” scoring system and multiple checkpoints on each stage for more comfortable play.
This is a single player game and has recently been brought back to center stage with the release of more new shmups for the Dreamcast, including Fast Striker. Last Hope and its sequel are also being heavily pursued. Many are as good or better than officially sanctioned releases by SEGA and most can be acquired for a much cheaper price. DUX can be ordered here for about $30 USD.
Tags: Sega Dreamcast
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