In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.
Players control their character using intuitive twin-stick controls, with the left stick for movement and the right stick for aiming and firing. The game also supports mouse and keyboard, allowing players to aim and shoot with the mouse. The controls and movement feel smooth and precise, enabling quick and accurate actions during the intense combat.
The combat requires players to constantly move and aim well to survive the hordes of crazed robots and ectoplasmic monsters. Players have a low-cooldown dodge ability, a melee swipe attack, and two guns with an ammo pool (no reloading). The game also features a variety of upgrades and implants that provide additional options and abilities, allowing players to customize their playstyle.
After each run, players can purchase permanent improvements for their character and the hub ship, making them stronger for future runs. This meta-progression system ensures that each death only makes the player more powerful, providing a sense of incremental growth and a compelling reason to keep playing.
The game features a procedurally generated environment, with the location of rooms, enemies, traps, weapons, and items randomly placed. This ensures that each playthrough is unique, offering high replayability and a sense of exploration as players navigate through the abandoned science complex.
The game offers three playable characters, each with their own starting characteristics, preferred weapons, and special techniques. This variety allows players to experiment with different playstyles and approaches, further enhancing the replayability of the experience.
Players have described the game's combat as 'reliably fun' and 'a joy to play,' highlighting the dynamic battles and the need to constantly move and aim well to survive. The variety of weapons and upgrades, as well as the meta-progression system, have been well-received, allowing players to experiment with different builds and strategies.
Several reviews have drawn comparisons to other popular roguelite shooters, such as Synthetik, noting the unique aspects that the game brings to the genre, such as the lack of reloading, the focus on dodging and melee attacks, and the optional story and lore elements.