Customizable roguelite shoot ’em up RANDOMAX will launch for PC via Steam on January 16, 2025, publishers Henteko Doujin and Sanuk Games, and developer ASTRO PORT announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Ride or drive the turbulent waves of luck toward victory! A novel roguelite vertical scrolling shoot ’em up that puts your resourcefulness to the test!
A vast and random arsenal of misdelivered heavy weapons enter into your possession. Find the most effective way to utilize them and turn the tides of battle in your favor!
Story
The year is 2050 AD.
In a far flung corner of the galaxy, an area known as the Sepulch Space Archipelago is attacked by an infamous band of raiders known as the “Randomax Pirates”! These nefarious marauders quickly subjugate the peaceful islands, transforming the region into a sea of evil villainy.
Amid such turmoils, three women of exceedingly bold personalities appear on the scene determined to venture into these dangerous waters, along with a mysterious shipping company known as “ARGO EXPRESS”! Erika, a self proclaimed employee of this company offers them a proposal…
“We’ll give you our stock of misdelivered weapons and ammo. Wanna use it to take out the bad guys?”
And so a chaotic battle fueled by a vast stockpile of mismatched weapons quickly ensues!
Characters and Ships
- Cosmi – The hot-blooded policewoman of the Planetary Police Force. She proudly rides into battle piloting her ship the Blue Cosmic!
- Urara – The cyber idol and promising newcomer to the team. At nine meters tall and weighing 550…(ahem!) She IS her ship, the URARARA★Recital SP!
- Dariha – The dignified yet outcast aristocrat. She may wear rags, but her heart is brocade. A ceaseless savior for the common folk. Her ship is the Barra 35T.
System
- Roguelite vertical scrolling shoot ’em up with over 70 types of randomly supplied equipment and weapons.
- Three equip slots to assign combinations of unique weapons such as “back bombs” and “bullet reversing barriers.”
- How you attack, defend, collect items, your play-style and your luck will generate an infinite number of possibilities!
Key Features
- Six stages and three character-specific stages each for a total of nine stages.
- Three types of ships each with distinct characteristics.
- More than 70 different types of equip-able armaments!
- A unique ending for each character.
- Six adjustable difficulty levels.
Watch a trailer below.