ETHER VAPOR Remaster
Edelweiss · 2012 · Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Anime, Shooter, Bullet Hell
PC
Very Positive84% · 161
Compare prices in Official Stores
Compare prices in Keyshops
Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.
Screenshots
About ETHER VAPOR Remaster
✦ AI summary
Pilot a mysterious prototype fighter through an impossible war against overwhelming odds, unleashing devastating multi-lock missiles and charged weapons to obliterate enemy squadrons and colossal battleships. This cinematic 3D arcade shooter dazzles with stunning visuals, dynamic camera angles, and explosive action across challenging bonus zones that push your firepower to the limit.
All hope seems to be lost for the country of Lydia in their war against Caldea, which has a huge advantage in numbers and technology. Into the midst of this war flies an unknown pilot in a prototype fighter... His agenda and the secret to the his awesome firepower will be revealed as he takes on overwhelming numbers of enemy fighters and massive bosses to reach his final objective.
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss. Explosions, lasers, ships and backgrounds are breathtakingly rendered. The dynamic camera uses vertical, horizontal and cinematic chase cam views to switch up the action and highlight the drama. Use multi-lock-on to shoot tens of missiles at a time and even blow up an entire battleship in the challenging Bonus Zones.
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss. Explosions, lasers, ships and backgrounds are breathtakingly rendered. The dynamic camera uses vertical, horizontal and cinematic chase cam views to switch up the action and highlight the drama. Use multi-lock-on to shoot tens of missiles at a time and even blow up an entire battleship in the challenging Bonus Zones.
Key Features:
- Gorgeous 3D graphics, supporting up to 1600 x 1200 resolution and anaglyph 3D mode
- Dynamic camera provides vertical, horizontal and cinematic chase gameplay
- Destroy the enemies with Gatling, Winder and Lock-On weapons, each with a unique & powerful Charged Shot
- Cinematic Bonus Zones with Multi-Lock-On mode
- Online leaderboards
DLC & expansions
🎁 Complete the collection
Base game + 1 of 1 DLC at today's best prices.
$8.18
to own everything
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Too tough for me. Levels are too short. No upgrades. Not enough shields (number of hits you can take). Too few continues or credits. You can earn more, but I'm not sure how. Either high scores or number of games. In any case, it requires replaying the same levels over and over and over. I don't have the patience. Different perspective angles, not always side scrolling from left to right, so that's cool. As was the little interlude where you were locking on and shooting down many rockets as your perspective constantly changed cinematically. The controls were fine with analog or d-pad. I often had trouble seeing enemy bullets especially when firing myself. Got worse in scene 3. Did not progress farther than that.5 found this helpful
had to lower my monitor's refresh rate to make it remotely playable, past that hurdle tho its good, it reminds me of a less pixelated Omega Boost with a higher draw distance1 found this helpful
Ether Vapor Remaster is a high-energy arcade shooter that wears its classic influences proudly while using cinematic flair to distinguish itself from more traditional top-down or vertical shmups. Developed by Edelweiss and published by PLAYISM, the remaster revisits a cult favorite with technical improvements and modern platform support, preserving the original’s intensity while smoothing some of its rougher edges. Rather than chasing realism or complex narrative systems, the game focuses squarely on spectacle, precision, and the thrill of mastering fast-moving combat under constant pressure. The premise places players in the cockpit of a powerful experimental fighter during a desperate conflict between two nations, one technologically outmatched and fighting for survival. Story elements are delivered sparingly, functioning primarily as context for the escalating series of missions and battles rather than as a central pillar of the experience. This minimalist approach to storytelling aligns well with the arcade tradition the game draws from, allowing players to stay immersed in the action without interruption. The narrative exists to heighten stakes, not to distract from the core …
2025 here i hope the deveploper still alive can you add compatibility to 2025? i wanna play old games again seriously best game ever
Pleasantly surprised by how good the music and game was. Pretty tough but you unlock more shields and continues the more you play so you'll get thru it eventually. Reminds me of games like Rtype Delta and Einhander
One of my favorite schmups
Community reviews
—
0 reviews
Sign in to write a review.
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this game.
