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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Focusing on the hostiles. Helicopters are next - then the studio is focusing on completing the new Demo v3.03 - the level is a bit shorter and much more action packed. 👽 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Waves work seamlessly with gameplay events. Plus more improvements to dog-fighting! 🌋👾 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The new enemy spawning now works continuously when the camera stops and starts moving. Plus the dog-fights are improving - thrust boosts and better intercept evaluation. 🛩️🚀🛸 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Trying the new mechanics on a moving sector. They work! Fun, dynamic, reactive... now it is time to work on the details: dog-fighting, intercept behavior and better player abilities. 🚀 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The mechanics have been overhauled in favor of better gameplay and balance. All the extra movements and turns from the pathfinding made for too much noise. The reduction means clearer gameplay and better performance! 👾⚖️🧑‍🔧 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #scifi

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The balancing requires more clarity! So here are some very clear flight path mechanics - more focus on dog-fights, special abilities and of course large ships! Time to take a step back and redo the whole balancing process. 🏗️ #ufo #uap #indiedev #gaming #gamedev #shmup #scifi

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

The readability of enemy flight paths has been improved again. A8-Phantom squadrons can be evaded like the missiles - unless they are on your heels! 🛩️🛸 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Further improvement of the flight path and swarm readability. Basic missiles can now be evaded with a quick and easy perpendicular move. 🚀🛸 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Improved readability of enemy flight paths. The game-play is getting there! 👾⚖️ #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Getting into the details of the balancing. The mechanics are resembling a classical SHMUP more. A fragile player evading danger and repositioning to the best offensive position. 🛸 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Working on detailed iterations of the gameplay - more units, updated abilities, better AI: ⚖️ #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Gold Star Squadron - Key Art ✈️ #ufo #uap #indiegames #pcgaming #scifi #shmup Still working on Demo v3.03!

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Hostile Approach. Key Art for Phenomena Embattled. 🛸🌋 #indiedev #scifi #illustration #pcgaming #uap #ufo [Non-AI]

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The explosion effects and the path finding got a performance focused overhaul. Everything looks and runs better. 250+ units - there could be more, but that is up to the gameplay balance. ⚖️👽 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

The player abilities for Demo v3.03 are being worked on. This version of the energy shield reduces damage, allows the player to push through enemy formations and still enables the use of limited abilities. 🚀 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gamedev #shmup #scifi

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

A new unit will make its debut in the upcoming Demo v3.03 — the aerial crane!🏗️🚁 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

More improvements to the gameplay. This is with around 150+ units. Development footage of Demo v3.03 - 🛸👽🚀 More is to be revealed. Almost the entire Demo has been overhauled by now. #uap #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Working out the details for Demo v3.03 — updated turret mechanics, improved swarm dynamics, healing orbs... More maneuvers and responses are in the works. Complex balancing phase. 👾⚖️🛸 #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

First footage of the new gameplay mechanics. They are putting the player on the edge! The swarms are reacting to the player's position and proximity. 🛸 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

The fog of war. 🌫️ Development stage footage.

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The Demo v3.03 update is being postponed... the game is not ready yet. The new [and very exciting] swarm dynamics are starting to work nicely, but they need more time! 🌋 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

The studio has been very busy working on the backend of Phenomena Embattled. Before we start showing the new AI mechanics, here are some of the improvements to the basic movement of the swarms and squadrons. Stay tuned for the news on the next Demo Update! 👾🛸 #indiedev #pcgaming #roguelike #scifi

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The game is closer to completion! To show some of the big changes to gameplay and AI the Demo is getting a big update - v3.03! 🛸 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth [Screenshot of an in-game menu]

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

New water mechanics. Water can reflect, refract or stop your weapon systems. 🌊 #ufo #uap #alien #indiedev #pcgaming #gaming #gamedev #roguelike #shmup #action #scifi #space #earth Although the Demo does not have a lot of water, the next update [v3.03] will include the new system.

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

YOU choose when to move the view AND where you are positioned while moving it. This is can give you tactical advantages. ⚔️🪖 The AI is advancing and hopefully by the next update your tactical prowess is at its limits. #indiedev #ufo #uap #alien #scifi #shmup #pcgaming

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Screenshot from the Demo. Ancient production machines of civilizations far beyond our time. 👾 #indiedev #pcgaming #uap #ufo #alien #shmup #scifi

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Phenomena Embattled @phenembattled.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Hello everyone! This is the official BlueSky for Phenomena Embattled. Get ready for news, gameplay-footage, artwork and more. The game is currently in Alpha. There is a free Demo available on Steam. Check it out and face some earthlings. 👽🛸 #indiedev #scifi #shmup #gamedev #ufo #uap #earth

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