Publisher Retrovibe and developer Bad Bones announced VergeWorld, a post-apocalyptic high-speeds racer focused on combat.
VergeWorld is coming to Windows PC (via Steam). While a release isn’t coming until fall 2022, a demo will be available on June 13th. There’s also a free prototype you can get for the actual Sega Genesis or Amiga consoles.
Here’s the debut trailer, via IGN:
Here’s a rundown on the game:
VergeWorld
Fly, crash, and adapt in this post-apocalyptic high-speed combat racing roguelite. VergeWorld mixes procedurally generated intense action and airship customization with the retro PSX-era 3D visuals and synthwave music. High-speed canyon massacre: fly, crash, and adapt!
Roguelite racing
VergeWorld is a retro-fuelled fast-paced roguelite combat racer in which you fly through procedurally generated canyons, shoot enemies, gather resources, and complete challenges.
Become the rebel
In the distant future, on the inhospitable planet Gh2040-B, mankind engages in one thing it knows best – war. You are Nix, a rebellious member of the ruling class who wants to trigger a change in the Kingdom. Hidden behind a mask, you steal an experimental airship called Icarus and run to the edges of civilization to find and join the Revolt.
Retro meets modern action
Destroy your enemies, fly low to boost your engines, and reach Frontier outposts to refuel, upgrade your airship, and find the next challenge. In VergeWorld high replayability mixes with the nostalgic retro feeling of PSX-era 3D visuals, pixel art story screens, 16-bit tunes, and a synthwave soundtrack.
Try the retro prototype
VergeWorld started as a fan-made project for Amiga and Sega Genesis. Their creators are involved in the making of the PC game while still working on the full retro versions. You can download this prototype for free from this website.
KEY FEATURES
- After Burner meets Wipeout, meets The Mandalorian, meets Mad Max
- Procedurally generated levels and Returnal-inspired boss fights
- High-speed combat racing with third-person view bullet hell fights
- Airship’s highly customizable arsenal
- 3 alien biomes to navigate
- PSX-era 3D graphics with pixel art and a splash of modern inspiration
- Nostalgic 16-bit tunes mixed with a synthwave soundtrack
