Sol Cresta is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up developed and published by PlatinumGames, the studio behind Bayonetta and NieR:Automata. Released in February 2022 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, it is the first entry in the studio's Neo-Classic Arcade line, which pairs retro presentation with modern design. The game follows the 1980s classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta and builds on their ship-docking idea.
After humanity loses the Moon and Earth to the Mandler Army, the solar recovery squad Sol Cresta strikes back from Laomedeia, Neptune's 12th moon. You pilot the Yamato, made of three fighters named Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi and Susano. The core hook is free-form docking: you start with one ship, collect items to call in the others, then dock, split and re-arrange them to change your attack pattern on the fly. Chiptune veteran Yuzo Koshiro composed the music, and Caravan Mode adds a time-limited score attack with online leaderboards.
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Free-Form Docking: Dock, split and re-form three fighters at will, with each formation changing your attack properties.
Three-Ship Yamato: Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi and Susano combine into the flagship Yamato for a wide arsenal of attacks.
Cresta Series Heritage: A modern follow-up to the arcade classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta, with visuals and sound that nod to them.
Yuzo Koshiro Soundtrack: Music from the renowned chiptune composer gives the game an authentic 80s arcade feel.
Caravan Mode: A time-limited high-score mode with online leaderboards for competitive replay.
PlatinumGames Design: The studio's first shooter, from the team known for Bayonetta, NieR:Automata and Astral Chain.
Optional DLC: Paid add-ons such as the Dramatic DLC and extra ship packs extend the base game.
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