Before a game was officially released, it received the rating of "the best in recent times". This is enough to make players have very high expectations for the retro shooting game "". What is so special about it?
A modern fusion of classic shooting
("") is not a simple side-scrolling shooting game. After the development team Super Bit announced the game in early May this year, they clearly stated that they wanted to combine two popular genres. What players see is a shooting game with a retro flavor in the graphics style, but its core rules refer to the framework of a multiplayer competitive game.
Closed test feedback will begin on May 13, 2025. Judging from this feedback, this integration has achieved initial success. Testers said that the game's operation basis is classic platform jumping and shooting. However, the map design, victory conditions, and growth system can all see the shadow of team confrontation games, which brings new possibilities to the gameplay.
Clever grafting of MOBA elements
Similar to the combination of racing and football in "Rocket League", "Rocket League" successfully integrates fast-paced shooting with competitive rules such as MOBA. After entering the game, players need to choose to join the red or blue camp. Each battle has a clearly stated team fixed goal, and it is by no means just a simple accumulation of individual scores.
This design changes the focus of the traditional shooting game experience. The machine gunner played by the player must not only achieve precise shooting, but also consider teamwork, map resource control, and tactical execution. The weapon system and character growth also serve the overall strategy of the team, making each firefight more significant strategic significance.
Detailed explanation of weapons and growth system
Players can unlock and use the rich arsenal of weapons provided by the game. Each weapon has a unique rate of fire, each weapon has unique damage, and each weapon has unique ballistic characteristics. Players can obtain in-game gold coin rewards by participating in competitions to win. These gold coins are key resources for upgrading and purchasing new equipment.
While in the closed beta phase, players can already experience different types of weapons ranging from basic machine guns to special launchers. The upgrade system will not only improve weapon values, but may also unlock new shooting modes or additional effects. This system encourages players to continuously engage in combat to create a more powerful character configuration.
High-intensity strategy and operation test
Experience reports made by foreign media emphasized that this work sets high requirements for players' comprehensive abilities. The game has the basic characteristic of fast pace. Players have to complete a series of related operations such as aiming, shooting, and dodging while moving at high speed. At the same time, the situation on the battlefield is changing frequently in a short period of time, which requires players to make tactical decisions quickly.
Whether it is to seize key positions on the map, or to cooperate with teammates to focus fire on targets, everything requires a high degree of concentration and instant judgment. Such a feature that combines intense operation with deep strategy is regarded as the core attraction of the game, and it is also the key to distinguishing it from similar works.
Test progress and official incentives
On May 31, the first closed test ended. According to the plan announced by Super Bit, a larger stress test will be carried out in the future to test the server's carrying capacity and the balance of the game. The official has prepared generous incentives to encourage players to actively participate in these tests.
Those players who participate in subsequent tests will be rewarded with exclusive in-game currency, which can be used to purchase items in the official version. In addition, those player accounts that participated in the first closed beta will be marked as "early supporters" and will receive special appearances or logos as rewards in future tests.
Global Release and Player Outlook
For players in China and other countries that have not yet opened test areas, they must continue to pay attention at the moment. Game developers usually choose the opportunity to launch simultaneously globally after completing many rounds of testing. Players can follow the game’s official community or related news channels to obtain the exact launch time information.
Given the positive feedback the game received during the closed beta period, its official version is worth looking forward to. Players who love retro pixel style, fast-paced shooting and team competition can put this game on their wish list. When it is launched globally, you will be able to experience this work that combines a variety of fun for the first time.
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