99 Waves is a casual platformer rogue-lite game about a vengeful young man who challenges a god. Can he defeat countless monsters, the greatest warriors, and mythical beings to reach the despicable god and become a legend?
The core gameplay loop challenges players to fight through increasingly difficult waves of monsters, utilizing a variety of platforming mechanics and combat abilities to survive. Players can choose from different unlockable heroes, each with unique stats and abilities, adding strategic depth to the experience.
The game features over 10 unique boss encounters, each with their own distinct patterns and attack strategies that players must learn and adapt to. Defeating these powerful foes, such as the "Mythical Behemoth" and the "Corrupted Sorcerer," is a significant challenge that requires mastery of the game's mechanics.
As players progress, they can unlock new heroes like the "Elemental Mage" and the "Shieldblade Warrior," acquire powerful weapons like the "Thunderblade" and the "Frost Scepter" through a gacha system, and enhance their skills, such as the "Whirlwind Slash" and the "Frozen Shockwave." This progression system allows players to gradually become stronger and more capable of handling the escalating challenges. The ability to automate or "awaken" skills once they reach maximum level, such as the "Rapid Fire" and the "Arcane Bombardment," adds an additional layer of customization and depth to the gameplay.
Players praise the game's difficulty curve, which pushes them to improve their skills and strategies without feeling overly punishing. The rogue-lite nature means that players will experience permanent death, but the variety of ways to get stronger, combined with the skill-based platforming and combat, create a sense of progression and accomplishment.
The combination of fast-paced action, varied enemies and bosses, and the ability to unlock new heroes and upgrades encourages players to keep coming back for more, seeking to push their limits and become a "legend" in the narrative.