Pentasma

About

Pentasma is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter that channels the spirit of classic arcade games. You pilot a plasma-powered jet tasked with defending terraforming units from waves of alien attackers. The game blends straightforward shooting mechanics with strategic elements like tractor beams and area-clearing smartbombs. Each level challenges you to protect key targets while navigating increasingly complex enemy patterns and environmental hazards. The game’s retro-inspired design feels fresh with modern touches. Hijong Park’s development focuses on tight controls and escalating difficulty, keeping the action intense. Released in 2020 by PsychoFlux Entertainment, it offers a concise but replayable single-player campaign. Community feedback highlights its addictive mix of defense and offense, with procedurally generated stages adding lasting appeal for arcade enthusiasts.

Storyline

In The year 2846, The earth has become completely inhabitable and Few survived people went to space. With the advanced robot technonogy, Humans created Terraforming Humanoids to produce the planets that can support human life. Unfortunately, The aliens who were also looking for their new planet started to attack Humanoids and robbed the planets or completely destroyed them. To deal with it, Humans created Pentasma - The plasma-powered space jet armed with Deadly lasers, smartbombs, and also tractor beams to protect the Terraforming Humanoids.