DemonStar – Original Missions Free Download (v1.1)

After many long years, Scott Host, the creator of Galactix and Raptor Call of the Shadows, has remastered his shareware legend DemonStar – and now it comes soaring back with new game modes and revised gameplay. Originally published in 1997 and later earning the COMPUTER GAMING WORLD’s “Shareware Game of the Year 1999” award, DemonStar was and still is considered by fans as one of the best 2D space shooters on PC.

• New game modes include Legacy Mode and Enhanced Mode
• 60 or 120fps
• Original Soundtrack by Bobby Prince
• New Soundtrack by Pfeffermouse
• Graphic improvements
• Tate/vertical mode for vertical monitors

DemonStar is the most thrilling vertical scrolling shooter on the market! DemonStar takes shooters to the extreme with controller support, 3D rendered graphics, explosive sound effects and a brilliant soundtrack. To destroy each boss, you will have to search for many weapons such as lasers, homing missiles and many more. As you pilot your spaceship through each of the 18 progressive levels, you can build up an arsenal worthy of a match against the XIDUS empire.

• Access the Link: Click the button below to go to Crolinks. Wait 5 seconds for the link to generate, then proceed to UploadHaven.
• Start the Process: On the UploadHaven page, wait 15 seconds and then click the grey "Free Download" button.
• Extract the Files: After the file finishes downloading, right-click the .zip file and select "Extract to DemonStar - Original Missions". (You’ll need WinRAR for this step.)
• Run the Game: Open the extracted folder, right-click the .exe file, and select "Run as Administrator."
• Enjoy: Always run the game as Administrator to prevent any saving issues.

Tips for a Smooth Download and Installation

• ✅ Boost Your Speeds: Use FDM for faster and more stable downloads.
• ✅ Troubleshooting Help: Check out our FAQ page for solutions to common issues.
• ✅ Avoid DLL & DirectX Errors: Install everything inside the _Redist or CommonRedist folder. If errors persist, download and install:
  🔹 All-in-One VC Redist package (Fixes missing DLLs)
  🔹 DirectX End-User Runtime (Fixes DirectX errors)
• ✅ Optimize Game Performance: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date:
  🔹 NVIDIA Drivers
  🔹 AMD Drivers
• ✅ Find More Fixes & Tweaks: Search the game on PCGamingWiki for additional bug fixes, mods, and optimizations.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

• ❓ ️Is this safe to download? 100% safe—every game is checked before uploading.
• 🍎 Can I play this on Mac? No, this version is only for Windows PC.
• 🎮 Does this include DLCs? Some versions come with DLCs—check the title.
• 💾 Why is my antivirus flagging it? Some games trigger false positives, but they are safe.