Nova Drift

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

<h2 class="bb_tag" >- SURVIVE - EVOLVE - DOMINATE -</h2>Nova Drift is a 'rogue-lite' space shooter that melds a classic arcade experience with modern action-RPG elements, emphasizing build-crafting and deep customization. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to take a build from inception to execution in a single, captivating game session.Build to play how you want, creating a unique build every game. Runs are quick, allowing for rapid experimentation and iteration. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/8ce44cb9894df0658d0b1377558596ce.poster.avif?t=1729792177" width=616 height=346 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/8ce44cb9894df0658d0b1377558596ce.webm?t=1729792177" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/8ce44cb9894df0658d0b1377558596ce.mp4?t=1729792177" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >DEFINE YOUR BUILD, combining dozens of choices of Weapon, Shield, and Body GEAR, including:</h2><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/33699d7e08df771716deb35db29cd6fe.avif?t=1729792177" width=616 height=300 /><ul class="bb_ul"><li> Weapon - Thermal Lance: Channel a focused lance of heat that makes targets vulnerable to further damage.</li><li> Weapon - Swords: Wield a pair of monomolecular double-edged swords that parry projectiles.</li><li> Shield - Warp: Teleport when your shield breaks, creating an entry and exit blast.</li><li> Shield - Halo: Burn targets within your shields radius.</li><li> Body - Carrier: Command a legion of Swarm Constructs.</li><li> Body - Leviathan: Become an ever-growing serpent that shreds with its body.</li><li> Body - Firefly: Sear targets with massive thrusters.</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >Unlock an arsenal of over 200 MODULAR UPGRADES:</h2><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/81a16882c860767c4101611adaf80024.poster.avif?t=1729792177" width=616 height=320 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/81a16882c860767c4101611adaf80024.webm?t=1729792177" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/81a16882c860767c4101611adaf80024.mp4?t=1729792177" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >Transform your build, choosing from dozens of SUPER MODS:</h2><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/31330e06962126b5dcca60e3dd9b8444.avif?t=1729792177" width=616 height=300 /><ul class="bb_ul"><li> Charged Mines: Your mines charge, unleashing your weapon on detonation.</li><li> Dying Star: Take constant damage, but burn nearby targets based on proximity and how damaged you are.</li><li> Barrage: Transform any weapon into a bullet hose.</li><li> Singular Strike: Fuse all of your projectiles into one giant projectile.</li><li> Ataraxia: Gain powerful passive buffs for each unspent upgrade point.</li><li> Antimatter Rounds: Your weapon can punch through hostile projectiles.</li><li> Void Slice: Teleport, slicing through anything in your path.</li><li> Warp Strike: Your projectiles can screen-wrap.</li><li> Sanctuary: Convert your shield into a massive roving bubble and gain power while within it.</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >Enjoy varied GAME MODES:</h2><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/3f339406793896ed4871536ab995906b.avif?t=1729792177" width=616 height=276 /><ul class="bb_ul"><li> Endless: Find out just how far you can push your build after victory.</li><li> Draft: Jump deep into enemy territory with a pre-constructed build.</li><li> Wild Metamorphosis: Enjoy a challenging &quot;rogue-like&quot; experience that offers powerful, transformative mods.</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >Unlock MODULAR CHALLENGE MODES as your skills grow. Greater risk means greater rewards!</h2><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/ce99a1cdd5ba76e437ce56e7fab83ebb.avif?t=1729792177" width=616 height=276 /><h2 class="bb_tag" >EXAMPLE BUILD - Celestial Striker:</h2>This unconventional build defeats enemies by slamming right through them, detonating its shields, and burning anything nearby.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/2101693a12595b835e7ea57602440746.poster.avif?t=1729792177" width=616 height=304 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/2101693a12595b835e7ea57602440746.webm?t=1729792177" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/2101693a12595b835e7ea57602440746.mp4?t=1729792177" type="video/mp4"></video><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/b7646fb1699ceb11b2bc207493c4b813.avif?t=1729792177" width=616 height=849 /><ul class="bb_ul"><li> Hullbreaker is the cornerstone of our build, fast, resilient, and able to deal massive crash damage based on its velocity.</li><li> Amp Shield increases our velocity and damage, which results in massive crash damage. </li><li> Volatile Shields ensures that when our Amp Shield breaks on impact, nearby enemies receive a devastating explosion.</li><li> Flash Shielding lets us get our shield back quickly.</li><li> Celestial Lance converts our speed into a burning aura, letting us crowd control as we soar.</li><li> Celestial Surge lets us convert our aura into a massive burning projectile on demand, igniting anything in its path.</li></ul>Nova Drift is a decade-long labor of love developed by Jeffrey Nielson (Chimeric) in collaboration with its community, featuring music and audio by Miles Tilmann (Pixeljam).<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3281470/extras/8172f940b53d972cb78c2c7b1d274cff.avif?t=1729792177" width=616 height=138 />

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