If, like the Guard, you’re always in the mood for more pixelated gunfire, you might want to keep an eye on Turbo Overkill. The game from developer Trigger Happy Interactive is an old-school shooter a la the first Doom, but with a cyberpunk twist. And a chainsaw twist.
This FPS is a creation of the creator of the acclaimed Doom II mod Total Chaos, so he certainly has experience with shooters. Interestingly enough, 3D Realms co-founder Scott Miller (you know, the man behind classics like Duke Nukem and Wolfenstein 3D) will provide creative support, so that bodes well for fans of retro shooters.
Players take on the role of Johnny Turbo, a mercenary who wants to make his crime-ridden hometown of Paradise safe. He does this of course with his chainsaw leg, with which you seem to be able to tear along the ground, and a feature called “Hero Time”, a kind of slow-motion with a twist to be announced.
As befits an old school shooter, Turbo Overkill consists of multiple levels filled with secrets, bonus arena stages and puzzles. Turbo Overkill will be released in 2022 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
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