Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
You play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla, harnessing static energy to power up the Tesla-Mech and battle against H.P. Lovecraft's nightmarish horrors in an intense top-down twin-stick arena shooter. The core gameplay revolves around mowing down waves of Lovecraftian monsters using an array of weapons and abilities.
Collecting mech parts across a level allows you to deploy the Tesla-Mech, a powerful suit of armor armed with devastating twin Tesla-Miniguns. Controlling the Tesla-Mech provides a substantial power boost and temporary reprieve from the onslaught of monsters, making it a crucial tool for survival.
The game offers a diverse arsenal of weapons, from standard firearms to exotic Tesla-based armaments. As you progress, you can unlock new weapon variants, each with unique characteristics and effects. In addition, you can acquire various abilities and perks that enhance your combat effectiveness, such as increased fire rate, teleportation, and Tesla-powered area-of-effect attacks.
The gameplay is fast-paced and demanding, with waves of enemies constantly spawning and swarming the player. Surviving requires deft maneuvering, strategic use of abilities, and efficient weapon management. The challenge ramps up as you advance through the game's difficulty levels, forcing you to adapt your tactics and utilize the full breadth of your arsenal.
The game features a progression system that allows you to unlock new weapons, abilities, and upgrades through the collection of Aether Crystals. This persistent progression encourages replayability, as you strive to acquire more powerful gear and perks to overcome the increasingly challenging levels. The three difficulty settings also provide an additional layer of replayability, with higher difficulties offering greater rewards and a more intense combat experience.
Reviewers have praised the responsive controls, polished visuals, and overall sense of satisfying mayhem. The ability to summon the powerful Tesla-Mech is a highlight, providing a cathartic moment of dominance over the hordes of Lovecraftian creatures. The diverse array of weapons and abilities, coupled with the game's high-intensity combat, have resonated with fans of the twin-stick shooter genre.