Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...
You take on the role of one of three unique convict characters, each with distinct playstyles and abilities, as you fight through waves of enemies and complete objectives on procedurally generated planetary environments. The core gameplay loop is challenging yet rewarding, constantly pushing you to improve your skills and strategies to overcome the increasing difficulty.
After each run, you earn currency that can be used to permanently upgrade your character's stats, weapon arsenal, and support items. This progressive system allows you to gradually become more powerful, making subsequent runs more manageable as you overcome the game's escalating challenges.
No two runs are exactly alike, as the game utilizes procedural generation to randomize the planetary environments, enemy compositions, and objective placements. This ensures a fresh experience with each attempt, constantly keeping you on your toes and preventing the gameplay from becoming stale.
The game's controls are straightforward, with players using the twin-stick scheme to independently move their character and aim their weapons. Mastering this control scheme is crucial, as it requires quick reflexes and adept maneuvering to dodge the onslaught of enemy attacks.
One of the game's standout features is its use of spherical planetary environments. You must navigate and shoot across the surface of these rotating worlds, adapting to the unique camera perspective and understanding how to effectively traverse the curved terrain.
As you progress, you can acquire a wide array of powerful weapons and abilities, ranging from laser beams to devastating area-of-effect attacks. Experimenting with different loadouts and synergies provides a tangible sense of growing strength and empowerment as you overcome increasingly difficult challenges.
The game also supports local cooperative multiplayer, allowing you to team up with a friend and tackle the game's challenges together. The frantic nature of the combat lends itself well to cooperative play, requiring coordination and strategic teamwork to maximize your effectiveness.