Headup Games have announced a new game developed by Retrific Game Studio, Colt Canyon.
A twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements such as permadeath, you are tasked with saving your partner who has been kidnapped by bandits and “perhaps you can save more people than just your beloved one.”
The press release elaborates on this, stating that some rescued people will offer you upgrades, fight along-side you, and unlock different starting load-outs and abilities.
In addition, “though the canyon’s basic layout is handcrafted, everything else is randomized.” Areas can also be explored to find the aforementioned captured NPCs, weapons, and ammo. Finally, the game also local two player co-op.
You can find the full run-down below:
About Colt Canyon
Loot. Shoot. Dodge. Reload. Take your revolver and rescue your kidnapped partner in this atmospheric and punchy roguelite game.
Colt Canyon is a 2D pixel art shooter where you control a cowboy, or one of the many other unlockable characters, whose mission is to save his kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits. Take your gun and TNT and shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum. Maybe you can save more people than just your partner. But watch out. Once you got your partner your job is not done. You’ll also have to get back home…
FEATURES
- Range of characters and weapons to play and unlock
- Dynamic and immersive environments and enemies
- AI-Controlled companions
- Local Coop
- Upgrades for you and your companions
- Randomized, persistent and open levels
- Strategic stealth and fast-paced action
- Boss Fights
- Roguelike elements
- Permadeath
- High replayability
- Beautiful minimalistic pixel art
- Punchy particle effects
- and much more…
Colt Canyon releases in Q3 2019 for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
