Retro News Flash: John Romero, Boomer Shooter Updates, New Bullet Hell Game Revealed
Indie publisher Retrovibe has made a number of announcements during the Realms Deep action game showcase today, including a release date announcement, a new game reveal, and some fresh updates about Project Warlock II and their special project with the industry legend John Romero.
Let’s dive right into it!
Impaler is set to release on December 6
This 90s-inspired minimalist arena shooter gives you the magical powers to summon spikes that slay monsters, raise barriers, and get you to higher ground. Its rogue-like elements, varied skills to unlock, and increasingly difficult hordes of enemies ensure that every short run through its 10 levels is fun and challenging.
Impaler has a retro art style, a synth soundtrack, and a custom engine that makes it optimized for Steam Deck. It’s releasing on Steam on December 6 for $2.99.
B.I.O.T.A. Swarm game reveal
Newly announced B.I.O.T.A. Swarm brings a chunky 2D style and platforming elements to the highly popular Vampire Survivors-like titles. It’s all about quick fun and high replayability over various arenas full of alien enemies to shoot and hostages to rescue in this relentless roguelike. Players will also be able to unlock and upgrade new heroes and dozens upon dozens of evolving weapons and skills as they play.
B.I.O.T.A. Swarm is coming to Steam in Q1 2023.
Coming soon to Project Warlock II
In a new video, the developers of Project Warlock II give a glimpse of changes and updates coming to the game’s Early Access. These include a major overhaul of the first single-player chapter - the original 6 levels are being revamped into 12! The video also gives a first look at the upcoming second chapter called Urd’s Redemption. Set in a Brutalist Wild West setting, it will feature a new playable character with their own weapons and magical abilities tailored to battle new types of demonic enemies.
Project Warlock II is available in Early Access on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.
John Romero signs Project Warlock Big Boxes
Legendary game designer John Romero has recently teamed up with the creator of retro shooter Project Warlock to release a PC Big Box of his game. The latest video released during Realms Deep gives a closer look at this limited collector’s edition and its manufacturing along with short interviews with both developers.
Pre-orders for the PC Big Box of Project Warlock are open in the Romero Shop with global shipping starting in Q4 2022.
Project Warlock - Ihet Edition in The Romero Shop
About Retrovibe
Retrovibe is a publisher that aims to unlock next levels of fun by delivering new indie games with a retro heart. It was established in 2021 by a group of experienced games industry professionals.
About Apptivus
Apptivus is an indie product company that creates toys, software, and challenging video games like Impaler.
About small bros
Ivan Porrini, aka small bros, is a one-man-army indie developer from Italy. B.I.O.T.A. Swarm is his second retro-themed solo project released under Retrovibe.
About Buckshot Software
Led by Jakub Cislo, a self-taught game designer, programmer, and the creator of the original Project Warlock, Buckshot Software is a six-person team of developers who love retro shooters like Wolfenstein, DOOM, and Quake.
