Space Shooter X is a free Windows Phone exclusive waiting in the hangar

Space Shooter X is a free top-downaerial shooter, exclusive for Windows Phone 7.5 and 8. Like themajority of its counterparts, the game is inspired by the all-timebullet-hell classic, Raiden. But this one is said to require nimblefingers and smart thinking.

The player must recognize the enemyunits' attack patterns and make use of appropriate power-ups at theright times. The more tactically-minded players willfind tips and combat wisdom in the game's About/Help page.

As usual, the player's ship can beupgraded with a choice of laser weapons, spread fire, homingmissiles, torpedoes, speed boosts, and bombs that obliterateeverything in sight. You can't have a top-down shooter without thecompulsory stop at some intergalactic chop-shop between levels.

The graphics look pretty nice, optingfor a modern brushed look, instead of the beloved, but done-to-deathretro 8-bit style. The game also features original music and soundeffects, as well as global and country-wide leader-boards. Yes, youcan strive to become the best Space Shooter X player in your country,which sounds like an excellent date opener (not).

If you want to jump in the cockpit ofthis cool freebie, follow the link below. And if you are on Windows Phone and on the lookout for more top-down shooters, check this one out, too.

Download: WindowsPhone

via WMPowerUser