BANAN'EM UP!

Really fun game! First I thought bananas are not useful and then started using them more often and I wipe out all my enemies! I will use the tactics I learned from this game in real life.

Out of all Pico-8 games I’ve played, this one, for some reason, feels somewhat underappreciated. It’s a fairly competent Galaxian-like shmup. The shooting feels good, and the levels aren’t random — they’re actually designed by a person, so you can practice them and improve. Score system is fine but there is a huge random element to it which I don't like (banana drop rate). The scoring system is fine, but there’s a random element to it, that I personaly don’t like (the banana drop rate). The only real downside is the lack of music during the normal levels.

BANAN'EM UP! is a compact retro-inspired shoot-'em-up that embraces the idea that simple concepts can still provide engaging arcade entertainment. Developed by SkyBrave and published by TENSTACK, the game places players in control of a lone defender tasked with protecting a planet from waves of strange extraterrestrial invaders. Rather than relying on an elaborate narrative or complex progression systems, the game focuses entirely on fast-paced action, quick reflexes, and the satisfaction of overcoming increasingly difficult challenges through practice and persistence. The gameplay follows a classic arcade formula. Players battle through twenty handcrafted stages filled with enemy formations, projectiles, and hazards that demand constant movement and awareness. Every level is designed to test reaction speed and positioning, creating a gameplay loop where learning enemy behavior becomes just as important as aiming accurately. The structure encourages repeated attempts, and each failure usually teaches a valuable lesson that can be applied during the next run. This old-school approach gives the game a satisfying sense of progression that comes from player improvement rather than art…

Very simple, yet so good to play. I wish there were more upgrade types, weapons and a way that I can see my current stats like damage and fire-rate

Simple game, very addictive!