Roguelike action game Helltrench announced for PC
Conquer the depths with your slick maneuvering skills.
Developer Zenmai has announced Helltrench, a roguelike action game featuring detailed pixel graphics coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Delve into Helltrench as the T.O.N, a ship that thrusts with its shots. In this shoot to move action roguelike, conquer the depths with your slick maneuvering skills until you’ve reached the end. The game features stylish, detailed pixel graphics in its environments and HUD, creating an immersive experience evocative of retro titles with some modern polish. In the depths you’ll encounter a variety of enemies, massive bosses, friendly and not so friendly shop keepers and the mysterious “Dust,” crystals that appear only in this trench.
The Helltrench is brutal, but the T.O.N is equipped to deal with every trench hazard imaginable with:
- Thrusters that push the ship and shoot bullets.
- Brakes that charge up a dash so you can center yourself before blasting back into action.
- The “Snap”, which allows the ship to turn direction in an instant.
- Laser pointed precision as you brake, to aim and defeat your foes.
- The Spin Attack that destroys enemy projectiles AND pushes enemies away.
This is just your standard arsenal, collect dust and utilize its energy to upgrade your ship to become stronger. The trench boasts a wide variety of weapons to obtain to fit your perfect playstyle.
Watch the announcement trailer below.