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09-02-2022, 02:12 PM
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September 5 is the deadlineImmortal Redneck might not ring a bell, but it's free on PC (https://www.gog.com/#giveaway), and it's worth checking out. You've got until 6:00 a.m. Pacific on Monday, September 5 to add it to your GOG library. There's a "claim" button on GOG's front page, and you'll need to sign into your account.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGyvt1Vk5bs
This is an ancient-Egypt-themed FPS that's aiming for the old-school, fast-paced Doom crowd while also working in a modern roguelite progression system like Rogue Legacy.
Expect mythological shootouts in pyramids, plenty of verticality in the level design, a buuunch of weapons, big bosses, unlockable alternate starting classes, and an unavoidable stat-boosting grind as you upgrade your skill tree from run to run.
In some ways, I feel like Immortal Redneck is speaking to two very different (and in some cases incompatible) crowds, but with so many "standard" throwback shooters popping up these days, the run-based structure helps it stand out. Above all, it feels good.
https://d23gn3985hkc32.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Immortal-Redneck-skill-tree-screenshot.jpg Gold is a crucial part of the progression loop.
Arena shooter flairIn his 2017 review (https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-immortal-redneck/), Chris Carter was pretty high on Immortal Redneck, in large part due to its shooter fundamentals. The key quote: "While many studios have attempted to recreate the magic of the original Unreal Tournament or the arena shooters of old and failed, developer Crema managed to get it right. [...] While the roguelike setup will no doubt scare some people off (you do you, reader), anyone looking to temporarily transport themselves back through the ages of FPS-dom without making concessions should give it a chance."
It's not necessarily a game you'll want to fully finish ? less-than-friendly roguelite tuning is one of the issues ? but for free, Immortal Redneck is an easy game to dabble in.
GOG is also hosting a sale right now, hence this foot-in-the-door giveaway. Games like Deux Ex GOTY Edition ($0.97), Tomb Raider: Anniversary ($0.98), and Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Complete ($2.49) are charting as best-sellers (https://www.gog.com/en/games). A few bucks can take you far.
The post Immortal Redneck, a wacky roguelite FPS, is free-to-keep on GOG (https://www.destructoid.com/immortal-redneck-free-gog-deal-old-school-arcade-fps-roguelite-game/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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September 5 is the deadlineImmortal Redneck might not ring a bell, but it's free on PC (https://www.gog.com/#giveaway), and it's worth checking out. You've got until 6:00 a.m. Pacific on Monday, September 5 to add it to your GOG library. There's a "claim" button on GOG's front page, and you'll need to sign into your account.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGyvt1Vk5bs
This is an ancient-Egypt-themed FPS that's aiming for the old-school, fast-paced Doom crowd while also working in a modern roguelite progression system like Rogue Legacy.
Expect mythological shootouts in pyramids, plenty of verticality in the level design, a buuunch of weapons, big bosses, unlockable alternate starting classes, and an unavoidable stat-boosting grind as you upgrade your skill tree from run to run.
In some ways, I feel like Immortal Redneck is speaking to two very different (and in some cases incompatible) crowds, but with so many "standard" throwback shooters popping up these days, the run-based structure helps it stand out. Above all, it feels good.
https://d23gn3985hkc32.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Immortal-Redneck-skill-tree-screenshot.jpg Gold is a crucial part of the progression loop.
Arena shooter flairIn his 2017 review (https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-immortal-redneck/), Chris Carter was pretty high on Immortal Redneck, in large part due to its shooter fundamentals. The key quote: "While many studios have attempted to recreate the magic of the original Unreal Tournament or the arena shooters of old and failed, developer Crema managed to get it right. [...] While the roguelike setup will no doubt scare some people off (you do you, reader), anyone looking to temporarily transport themselves back through the ages of FPS-dom without making concessions should give it a chance."
It's not necessarily a game you'll want to fully finish ? less-than-friendly roguelite tuning is one of the issues ? but for free, Immortal Redneck is an easy game to dabble in.
GOG is also hosting a sale right now, hence this foot-in-the-door giveaway. Games like Deux Ex GOTY Edition ($0.97), Tomb Raider: Anniversary ($0.98), and Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Complete ($2.49) are charting as best-sellers (https://www.gog.com/en/games). A few bucks can take you far.
The post Immortal Redneck, a wacky roguelite FPS, is free-to-keep on GOG (https://www.destructoid.com/immortal-redneck-free-gog-deal-old-school-arcade-fps-roguelite-game/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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