Planetary Dustoff is a roguelike shoot ’em up that performs a bit like Nuclear Throne, however in area. Except it’s on planets. Obviously. It launches on early entry later as we speak, however I’ve already dusted off one planet in a preview copy.
You play as an area jerk, principally. Down you go, in the hunt for the following planet in your fascistic empire to colonise. “Find out if the planet is habitable”, goes the missions briefing, and “neutralise any resistance”. It doesn’t say why individuals may need to withstand your legion of faceless conquistadors, however I’ve some concepts.
Not that any of this issues. When you land you’re preventing the nice combat, with dodge-rolls and funky laser noises.
It’s strong stuff! I haven’t gotten far sufficient to speak about enemy selection and the like, however the dodging and zapping I’ve gotten as much as to date has all been on level. My luck ended after I pressed a suspiciously-tempting button, summoning some bounty hunter-type who shot me to items.
Here is a video of people who find themselves not me additionally getting shot to items.
If additional proof of your bastardry had been required, a number of the robo-enemies eject little scuttling escape pods once you blow them up. All they do is run away from you, however after all it’s a must to chase them down. I feel. I did, anyway. Oh no.
They really feel a bit rudimentary in the mean time, however you additionally come throughout obelisks and characters who’ll give you offers, like half your ammo for some additional well being. I do prefer it when games ask me what I’m ready to sacrifice. Apart from morals, clearly.
The launch construct has “four full planets and bosses as well as over 100 different weapons and items”, with many extra deliberate over the 6-12 months builders Rymdfall plan to spend in early entry.
Oh, and it’s all being constructed with moddability in thoughts. Currently solely “adding new weapons and items are officially supported and documented”, it says right here, however there’s nothing stopping you from from reaching additional into Dustoff’s innards for those who like.
It’ll be out at 6pm GMT, when you possibly can nab it on Steam for £11.39/$15/€12.49
