Super Bit Blaster XL is a retro-inspired, fast-paced arcade shoot 'em up that pays homage to classic quarter-eating arcade games from the '80s. Originally born from a spontaneous idea in late 2015, its predecessor Bit Blaster XL changed its creator’s life so dramatically that it paved the way for becoming a full-time game developer. In this next evolution, designer Adam Nickerson has reworked nearly every aspect of the original, adding new modes like Co-Op and Vs, improved visuals, additional language translations, fun Easter eggs, and an optional control scheme that offers better responsiveness—even though it isn’t a twin-stick shooter.