Nuclear Throne is a top down rogue-like shooter set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland featuring animal mutants as the stars of the show. There is some backstory to be had there, but it's out of the way once the game starts up. And boy, is there a game to be had.

Staple to Vlambeer's output, the game features hugely satisfying combat - with shots giving out appropriate amounts of screen shake, freeze frames and audio feedback upon pulling the trigger. You'll learn to love the impact of the shotguns and the sniper like efficiency of the crossbow. The weapons have been given loving amounts of attention, between tweaking, balancing and playtesting there is bound to be something for everyone.

The levels themselves are randomly generated, akin to the way Spelunky or other games of that ilk work. You'll have to navigate through several themed worlds, amassing rads (experience) and weapons along the way. The experience unlocks perks - gameplay perks you'll have to decide upon, the majority of which can greatly shape your playstyle and tactics. Defensive and offensive options abound for the players who like to play safe or for those who need more risk and reward. You'll find yourself on one hand (or two if you're playing Steroids) wielding increasingly massive amounts of firepower, while coping with the snowballing odds. Bands of enemies become hordes, and you'll find yourself in pure glee as you lay waste to everything before your eyes. Nothing can stand between you and victory, noth...oh wait. Death again.

The game is hard, and you'll initially find yourself inching to survive. You'll have to observe individual enemy behaviors, learn to understand the baiting nature of the game, and capitalize on every bit of terrain on the battlefield. With enough time you'll find yourself at the Nuclear Throne...only to loop the game and turn up the difficulty to 11.

The game features, single and local co-op action (still WIP), with dailies to add something to come back to everyday. I await the final release with (fish) baited breath.

Nuclear Throne is a top down rogue-like shooter set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland featuring animal mutants as the stars of the show. There is some backstory to be had there, but it's out of the way once the game starts up. And boy, is there a game to be had. Staple to Vlambeer's output, the game features hugely satisfying combat - with shots giving out appropriate amounts of screen shake, freeze frames and audio feedback upon pulling the trigger. You'll learn to love the impact of the shotguns and the sniper like efficiency of the crossbow. The weapons have been given loving amounts of attention, between tweaking, balancing and playtesting there is bound to be something for everyone. The levels themselves are randomly generated, akin to the way Spelunky or other games of that ilk work. You'll have to navigate through several themed worlds, amassing rads (experience) and weapons along the way. The experience unlocks perks - gameplay perks you'll have to decide upon, the majority of which can greatly shape your playstyle and tactics. Defensive and offensive options abound for the players who like to play safe or for those who need more risk and reward. You'll find yourself on one hand (or two if you're playing Steroids) wielding increasingly massive amounts of firepower, while coping with the snowballing odds. Bands of enemies become hordes, and you'll find yourself in pure glee as you lay waste to everything before your eyes. Nothing can stand between you and victory, noth...oh wait. Death again. The game is hard, and you'll initially find yourself inching to survive. You'll have to observe individual enemy behaviors, learn to understand the baiting nature of the game, and capitalize on every bit of terrain on the battlefield. With enough time you'll find yourself at the Nuclear Throne...only to loop the game and turn up the difficulty to 11. The game features, single and local co-op action (still WIP), with dailies to add something to come back to everyday. I await the final release with (fish) baited breath.