Retro Bullet-Hell Shooter ASCISPACE Releases Today

ASCISPACE – Guerra Subatômica has officially launched on Android. Developed by Brazilian indie studio MGappsCap, this retro-style bullet-hell shooter delivers arcade action with procedural ASCII aesthetics. Here's everything you need to know about this unique gaming experience.

What makes ASCISPACE – Guerra Subatômica unique?

ASCISPACE – Guerra Subatômica offers a fresh take on arcade shooters through procedural generation and ASCII art visuals ("Guerra Subatômica" translates to "Subatomic War" in Portuguese). The developers describe it as a love letter to classic gaming's creative spirit – a handcrafted, mind-bending shooter where collecting scattered memory fragments gradually unravels cosmic mysteries.

The game stands out with its entirely ASCII-based visual design. Instead of traditional graphics, every element – from spaceships to explosions – gets constructed using ASCII characters (letters, numbers, and symbols), resulting in distinctive retro digital art reminiscent of early computing.

Gameplay overview

Players find themselves trapped in a surreal microscopic universe where survival means fighting through endless enemy waves. The gameplay involves:

Collecting power-ups and upgrading your ship
Utilizing black holes that warp time and space
Creating tactical miniature black holes to eliminate threats
Deploying devastating NeutroBombs when overwhelmed

The recent update introduced:

A new electric weapon that stuns enemy projectiles
Additional soundtrack compositions
Enhanced gameplay mechanics

The free-to-play title (with optional IAPs) is now available on Google Play Store. For more mobile gaming news, read our coverage of Solitaire Clash by Avia Games or their Play For Paws Bingo Tour charity event.