Retro-inspired shooter Project Warlock II enters Early Access in June 2022

Project Warlock II

Retrovibe and Buckshot Software have announce Project Warlock II enters Early Access soon.

The sequel to the hit retro-inspired shooter will be entering Early Access via GOG and Steam sometime in June 2022, with the exact date to be determined.


Project Warlock II picks up after the events of the first game, and follows Palmer, Urd, and Kirsten on their personal vendetta against their Warlock master. Each playable character has their own unique arsenal of weapons, skills, and abilities. The sequel features 3 chapters, each of which consists of 6 levels that promise to be larger and more complex than levels in the previous game.

You can find a new trailer showing off some of Project Warlock II‘s demonic enemies below.

You can find a rundown (via Steam) below:

Welcome to Project Warlock II!

Find your reason to fight
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
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