Publisher Perp Games and developer Truant Pixel have announced Rogue Flight, a new classic arcade-inspired anime-esque space action game.
Rogue Flight is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5 and will launch sometime later in 2024.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:
Rogue Flight is a breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by the landmark style of 80’s and 90’s prestige anime. Traverse the Sol system and join a flight force voiced by a veteran cast, featuring Japanese talent from Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Naruto & One Piece, and English voice talent featured in Overwatch and Fallout 76, League of Legends and Marvel’s Avengers. Jump into true stylish arcade action with a huge host of spacecraft upgrades, game modes and multiple narrative paths.
Story
It’s been 3 years since the world burned. It was ARGUS; the interstellar watchman system given control of the Solar Defense Force.
In a secret facility deep beneath the surface of the Earth, the last vestiges of humanity prepare to launch a daring counterattack.
Take control of an advanced light space fighter and face hordes of enemies in a last-ditch effort to destroy ARGUS and restore peace to the Sol system.
Features
- Featuring a retro 80’s-90’s analogue-video art style inspired by the golden age of prestige anime.
- Stylish high-speed arcade action set across 9 unique stages spanning the Sol system.
- Utilize incredible aerial acrobatic manoeuvres coupled with a dizzying array of weapon types.
- Experience a branching narrative path with multiple endings.
- Choose from standard arcade and unlockable roguelite game modes which offer greater risks and even greater rewards.
- Personalize your aircraft from over 100 unlockable liveries, as well as 24 badges with multiple color and style combinations.
- Customize your loadout from over 40 unlockable aero designs and 40 unlockable weapons from multiple classes with upgradable attributes.
- Featuring an original soundtrack featuring renowned video game sound design duo Fat Bard, additional music by Rinn, and an original opening theme with stunning vocals by J-Pop artist Itoki Hana.
- Fully voiced in English and Japanese by veteran casts, including English talent from Fallout 76, Overwatch, League of Legends & Marvel’s Avengers, and Japanese talent from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Sailor Moon, Naruto & One Piece.
- Unlockable extras, accolades and more.
- Multiple difficulty levels for every player skill.