AK-xolotl is a sport with an elevator pitch constructed proper into its identify. The most recent from writer Playstack and developer 2Awesome Studio ranks excessive on the “we got here up with the title first” checklist, however fortunately, it additionally appears like time. The highest-down roguelite shooter now has a date and a trailer displaying off its fast-paced fireworks.

This axolotl with an AK rolls into motion on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Sequence X|S, Nintendo Change, and PC by way of Steam on September 14, 2023.

The gunplay in AK-xolotl appears fairly hectic, with some downright bullet hell-style patterns on show. In roguelite style, demise isn’t the top; it’s simply an excuse to start out over, get stronger, and unlock new weapons. It’s all accentuated with the assistance of good wanting pixel artwork visuals and a few spectacular sprite work, so hopefully the ultimate sport matches that power. 

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Past the frantic capturing, AK-xolotl introduces an ally-raising system with the Axolittles. These little child axolotls might be nurtured and fed till they finally develop into cute killing machines of their very own. It appears like nurturing might contain placing diapers on them? That is essentially the most I’ve ever thought of axolotls, a lot much less altering their diapers. 

Based mostly in Barcelona, 2Awesome Studio beforehand developed cyberpunk action-platformer Aeon Drive and shoot ’em up Dimension Drive. Additionally they deal with publishing and porting for a couple of different titles. If you wish to check out their newest and provides AK-xolotl a spin, the prolonged demo is offered to play proper now on Steam.

Joseph Luster

Joseph has been writing about video games, anime, and films for over 20 years and loves excited about instruction manuals, discovering obscure platformers, and dreaming up a world the place he truly has area (and time) for a retro sport assortment.

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