Publisher Ravenscourt and developer Broadside Games have announced Bears In Space, an “over-the-top bullet-hell first-person shooter” coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2024.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Get ready to unleash your inner bear in Bears In Space, the over-the-top bullet-hell first-person shooter that’s bound to have you ROARING with excitement! Dive headfirst into hordes of oil-thirsty robots as you embody Maxwell Atoms, a Spacetronaut turned extraterrestrial castaway, whose DNA has been merged with Beartana, the She-Bear.
Embark on a zany and humorous out-of-this-world adventure that’ll have you blasting your way across exciting and varied locations, from wastelands to space carnivals to ancient hidden temples and more as you quest to find your way back to earth and if there’s time, save your crew.
Key Features
- Fast-Paced Mayhem – Bears In Space offers non-stop, high-energy gameplay. Fight your way through waves of fiendish robots using an arsenal of outrageous weaponry and gadgets. Double jump, dash, and dodge enemy attacks in the tradition of the best old-school shooters.
- Mighty As A Bear – Consume elusive honey pots and unleash your Ursine rage, transforming into a bear! Use your unique DNA fusion to your advantage, carving up robot enemies with your mighty bear powers and masterful knowledge of the ancient art of Bear Fu and the fabled Kuma No Ken.
- Upgrade Your Arsenal – Complete challenges and break open loot crates to purchase guns, choosing from a diverse range of over 25 weapons! Most weapons upgrade, with each kill gaining your equipped weapon XP until it evolves into its next evolution tier! So, get out there and let the lasers fly!
- Varied Gameplay – Venture beyond the ordinary first-person shooter experience and discover Substories, secrets and collectibles across every level! Learn how to bake a cake, investigate a crime scene, battle a Rock God, play a round of Basketcube and even bust some ghosts! All while meeting a colorful cast of characters with their own quirks and stories to tell. Completing these exciting optional encounters brings with it a hefty loot pay off, making these encounters even more rewarding to search out as you save up for your next weapon!
Choose your Difficulty and Play the Game Your Way!
Modify your difficulty with independent sliders for incoming and outgoing damage. You can also engage our Platform Helper mode, making all platforming segments of our game significantly easier to conquer! Perfect for kids or gamers new to the first-person shooter genre!
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer looking for a blast from the past or a casual player seeking a fun-filled adventure, Bears In Space promises a fun and absurd, action packed time. Get ready to shoot, chuckle, and unleash your inner bear in this one-of-a-kind bullet-hell first-person shooter adventure that’s truly out of this world!
Watch the announcement trailer below.