Numskull Video games is partnering with builders Horsefly for Stratogun, a nostalgic flatscreen shoot ’em up launching with VR assist later this yr.
Impressed by the neon-soaked arcade shoot ’em ups of the 80s, Stratogun challenges gamers to struggle via waves of wireframe enemies whereas competing for prime spots on the sport’s leaderboard. The longer you survive rounds of aerial assault, the extra factors you rack up, which interprets instantly into expertise factors that can be utilized to improve your gear and earn new perks to bolster your combating offensive on future runs.
In an accompanying trailer, we will see a ship navigating hazardous globes stuffed with bullet hell projectiles and racking up multipliers to the tune of a pounding synth-heavy soundtrack.
Stratogun is about to launch on Nintendo Change, Xbox Sequence X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with VR assist out there on Steam. On the Steam Web page, Horsefly describes Stratogun as ‘an ultra-fast house shooter with tight controls’ and explains the fast-paced gameplay as ‘straightforward to choose up, however very tough to grasp.’
You’ll be able to check that later this yr when Stratogun launches on PC and consoles. Alternatively, you’ll be able to test it out forward of its launch by way of the official Steam Subsequent Fest demo, which incorporates VR assist and is out there now.