Azure Striker Gunvolt

About

You play as Gunvolt, a lightning-powered rebel fighting to free others from a corporate regime. The game blends platforming, bullet-hell shooting, and fast-paced combat as you navigate levels filled with Sumeragi soldiers and experimental enemies. Your electric abilities let you dash, charge attacks, and manipulate environments while uncovering the group’s oppressive experiments. The story follows Gunvolt’s mission to eliminate a pop star linked to the regime’s secrets, weaving through urban sprawls and lab facilities in a visually punchy 2D world. With a vibrant art style and energetic soundtrack, the game stands out for its tight mechanics and cohesive level design. Community reviews praise its fluid movement and escalating boss fights, though some note pacing dips in later acts. Since its 2014 release, it’s maintained a cult following on platforms from 3DS to PC. The mix of genre elements and sharp visuals keep it fresh for players seeking action with a retro aesthetic.

Storyline

It is the near future, and a new type of septimal power has emerged. Although the people initially viewed these powers with fear, a large conglomerate known as the Sumeragi Group has brought peace and order to the world by taking it upon themselves to supervise the adepts who possess these powers. However, it is a peace that has come at the cost of the adepts subjugated by Sumeragi. For what Sumeragi describes as a shelter for adepts is, in fact, a concentration camp. Cruel experiments are conducted daily on the adepts held prisoner there. For a long time, the Sumeragi Group has kept the goals of its experiments a secret. But now, a group that has learned of Sumeragi’s intentions has risen up against them. Their name is QUILL. They are an armed resistance force and subdivision of a foreign human rights organization dedicated to protecting adepts. Gunvolt, the hero of this story, is also a member of QUILL. The story begins when QUILL orders him to assassinate Lumen, a virtual pop star.