The roguelite genre is officially another contender Dark scrollsLooks like an upcoming Steam game Dark spiritsBut retro is reminiscent of the title Ghosts and GoblinsWith a healthy dose of bullet hell. This exciting Steam title is backed by publisher Devolver Digital and is set to release on June 22nd on PC and Nintendo Switch.
When it comes to smaller titles from relatively unknown developers—in this case, doinksoft—few have quite the same track record as Devolver Digital. The publisher has an excellent record of publishing great titles from talented indie developers, where the main barrier to success is word of mouth. Looking at some of the best Devolve Digital games, titles like Hotline Miami and The cult of the sheep Immediately spring to mind, as with games Enter the Gungeon and encryption Serving as a reminder of the publisher's genre versatility.
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Dark scrolls Instantly looks like a game from another era, firmly committed to its retro side-scroller aesthetic. On the surface, this looks like a lot of 2D action platformer Ghosts and GoblinsBut it's immediately clear that there's a long way to go here. The game is run-based, giving players the opportunity to enjoy “handcrafted screens, unique bosses, and evolving paths shaped by player choices and quests”. There are a total of nine unique heroes to play, each with their own “skills, side objectives, and customizable trinkets that change gameplay.” The main gameplay loop involves avoiding hordes of on-screen particles, giving it a bullet hell vibe.
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Dark Scroll Key Features
- Nine unique heroes – Choose from nine heroes, each with their own unique skills.
- Procedurally generated runs – Every run is different, offering endless replayability.
- Branch routes – 'Choose Your Own Adventure' elements offer options in each race.
- Online co-op – Play through chaos with a friend.
- PERK system – Chain benefits for building explosives.
- Tough boss fights – Unique boss fights that challenge your build.
- Bullet hell fight – Enjoy great visual feedback with visually stimulating bullet hell combat.
The good news is that, while Dark scrolls Not released yet, it's not far off. Developer doinksoft – After the game as before Gunbrella and Gato Roboto – is launching its next title on June 22, so gamers won't have to wait long to get their hands on this bullet hell title. Both studios' previous Steam games have earned “very positive” reviews from players, and this one seems to have the potential to reach similar heights.
Steam is full of great titles from lesser-known developers, and it's easy for them to go under the radar. But for gamers willing to take the time to seek out these types of games, they can lead to some unique experiences not often found from AAA studios.
