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This is a minimalist arena shooter with spikes. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and reach higher ground. Impaler's rogue-like elements ensure each run is a unique challenge. It's a 90s-inspired arena shooter where you impale monsters with magic spikes. It is difficult, rewards movement, and each run feels different thanks to rogue-like elements. Overcome the increasingly difficult hordes of monsters by upgrading your weapons & abilities. Impaler has a retro art style, a great soundtrack, and a custom engine for extra smooth frame rates. It is perfect for the Steam Deck and has full controller support. Impaler is easy to play but difficult to master. Gameplay: Summon spikes to impale, build barriers, & reach higher ground; Bunny hop + strafe jump for extra speed; Fall on monsters to perform devastating stomp attacks; Earn gold to buy 30+ unique upgrades; Highly replayable with 7 weapons, 10 enemies, and diverse map layouts. Visuals & Sound: Original pixel art inspired by 90s shooters; Moody atmosphere with rain, fog, and colorful lighting; Retro synth / metal tracks and crunchy sounds. Engine: Custom engine made in pure C + OpenGL. No bloat; Dynamic lighting and fog; Soft particles and volumetric effects; Bullet penetrations and ricochets. |
