Publisher Retrovibe and developer Buckshot Software have announced Project Warlock II is now available via early access.

Project Warlock II is out now for Windows PC via early access on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.

The early access release of the game includes the first single-player story chapter (out of three planned), each including their own corresponding protagonist. The first chapter has you controlling Palmer, who fights off demons from his home castle.

Here’s a new trailer, via IGN:

Here’s a rundown on the previously detailed game:

Project Warlock II

Project Warlock II picks up right after the events of the first game. Palmer, Urd, and Kirsten, each have their own skills, perks, unique weapons, magic skills to unlock, and personal reasons to confront their old Warlock master.

Fight your way through 3 explosive chapters set in distinct settings, encounter a menagerie of deadly monsters, powerful bosses hulking in the darkness, and unleash a bullet hell action that will infuse you with constant adrenaline bursts.

Levels

Each of the 3 chapters of Project Warlock II consists of 6 huge, sprawling levels up to 10 times bigger than any individual level in the original game.

Levels in the game evolved into vertical, three-dimensional, multi-floored structures, platforms, and buildings that literally elevate the gameplay. Filled with enemies, obstacles, secrets, easter eggs, perks, and achievements to unlock, every level in the game can take up to 1 hour to complete.

Weapons

Palmer, Urd, and Kirsten carry unique arsenals of weapons and magic skills based on their personas that enable different playstyles.

Shotguns, machine guns, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, quad barrelled harvesters, swords, staffs, and cannons are just a few examples of weapons available only to Palmer. Tools of destruction can be upgraded resulting in 20+ weapons for each character.

Enemies

Each chapter of Project Warlock II puts you against new types of enemies.

Relentless ghoul hordes, naked imps jumping you from behind, tough knights with rocket launchers, flying machine guns with heads, and massive pigdemons blocking your way are just a few examples of monsters that will jump, run, hold, hop, whirl, and use every attack style at their disposal to turn you into doggie chow.

Save yourself

The first game had no saving whatsoever. In Project Warlock II we give you quicksaves, manual saves, and even autosaves. If you know any other type of saves we could put in the game, then just call us in the middle of the night, please.

KEY FEATURES

• 3 single-player chapters set in distinct worlds
• 3 playable characters with their own weapons, spells, and playstyles
• 20+ weapons and upgrades to unlock for each character
• Huge vertical levels – up to 10 times bigger than in the first Project Warlock
• 35+ types of enemies to combat – each with a distinct set of skills and tactics!
• 3D visuals combined with 2.5D sprites and pixelated effects for a true retro feeling
• Heavy metal soundtrack, obviously
• Game saves, game saves everywhere and for everyone