The debut title for South Australian-based indie studio Melonhead Video games, Rooftop Renegade, appears to be like to be a mixture between OlliOlli World’s slick skating platforming and the artwork of rollerblading (or ‘hoverblading’, if we’re being choosy). What’s extra, writer The IndiEXP has introduced that the title will likely be rolling its means onto Swap on seventeenth February.
It’s true, that is definitely a departure from the chilled out vibes of final 12 months’s skater-platformer — there’s much more weapons and explosions this time round — however it’s good to see the 2D skating (even whether it is of the roller-kind) coming via.
Rooftop Renegade will see you play as Svetlana, transferring throughout the rooftops of a futuristic metropolis in an try to flee the clutches of the evil Globacorp. The visuals may look a bit of mobile-y, however the high quality of the gameplay will all come right down to how clean these actions really feel — trying on the above trailer, it appears good on that entrance.
For a bit of extra in regards to the upcoming skater and a few all-important screenshots, try the next from the publishers:
ROOFTOP RENEGADE is an action-platformer all about velocity & circulation. Evade seize via futuristic skyscrapers channelling highly effective skills out of your hoverblades.
Enhance via ranges below fixed bombardment, keep away from harmful hazards, and make split-second selections that imply the distinction between a brand new private finest or complete wipeout.
FAST AND FLUID GAMEPLAY
Grasp exact controls and clean physics to get into the zone. Blast via ranges at excessive speeds whereas chaining collectively skills and making split-second pathway selections. Pursued by the sinister Globacorp, keep away from seize whereas avoiding hazards and traps brought on by earnings fireplace from gunners.EVERYBODY RUNS, EVERYBODY GUNS
Gear as much as tackle difficult ranges alone or seize some controllers to disrupt your folks in chaotic offline multiplayer. Take turns in as much as 3v1 uneven rounds to set your finest time because the runner whereas your rivals disrupt you, then take management of a gunner to defend your document.MIX IT UP
Create contemporary challenges with the seed-based Generator Mode. Enter a key phrase to dynamically generate a degree from a wide range of worlds, layouts, hazards, and enemy combos. Choose your excellent loadout and dive into a brand new run to grasp.
Rooftop Renegade will likely be sliding onto the Swap eShop subsequent month for £15.79 / €17.59.
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