Character models are rather angular, while the environments are thinly coated in pixelated textures. Presumably to help the engine cope when things become hectic, a low-poly PSone aesthetic has been chosen here. Twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM is due later this year, with screenshots suggesting richer and more detailed visuals than those found in this spin-off. It also ties into another game, albeit one yet to launch. REMEDIUM: Sentinels stands out from the forever growing crowd by featuring 3D visuals and putting players in control of a primitive Sentinel – a steam-powered mech designed to eradicate festering, plague-ridden, humans and other creatures. This was clearly due to their simplistic nature, with the first batch of clones mimicking the retro-style pixel art and low-fi menus. Whereas Souls-likes took a year or two to surface following the critical and commercial success of Dark Souls, games looking to replicate Vampire Survivor’s winning formula started to appear within months. The ability to combine items and upgrade the abilities that you already have lets you create unique builds and adds an additional layer of depth and replayability.Success often leads to imitation. Selecting the most effective options for your loadout can mean the difference between success and failure as the enemy horde evolves and becomes increasingly larger, faster, and more challenging. It's in these moments that the game reveals its strategic elements. Throughout your runs, you have the opportunity to choose randomly generated power-ups and upgrade your weapons.

The controls are few and intuitive (using only the WASD keys), allowing you to focus on the action-packed gameplay and the strategic decisions that lie beneath the surface.ĭespite its straightforward mechanics, 'REMEDIUM: Sentinels' surprises with its depth of strategy. From the moment you start playing, you'll find yourself navigating your Sentinel - which is essentially a mech suit –through waves of deadly mutants, relentlessly obliterating enemies with an arsenal of weapons. One of the game's standout features is its easy-to-play, hard-to-master design.

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