This arcade space combat game is inspired by the golden age of “prestige anime” | Gaming Trailer

Rogue Flight is an arcade space combat game with some StarFox somewhere in its DNA, “inspired by the landmark style of ’80s and ’90s prestige anime”, also known as “the only good anime.” It’s due for release later this year and there’s an announcement trailer below.

Rogue Flight announcement trailer. Watch on YouTube

What the trailer shows mirrors what the Steam page says. You can perform acrobatic moves in your ship while blasting at enemies across nine stages. There’s a branching narrative path and an unlockable roguelite mode if you want to add – I presume – some permadeath to proceedings. You can customise your spacecraft and pilot somewhat.

Much of the marketing is focused on the voice cast, whihc features Japanese actors known for their work on Sailor Moon,…