Deepward Mixes 1920s Aesthetics with Fast Paced Roguelite FPS Action
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
IGN South Africa has revealed Deepward, a stylish 1920s roguelite FPS featuring real time hero swapping across a three person squad.
A brand new contender is entering the crowded shooter space. IGN South Africa recently debuted the official announcement trailer for Deepward, a high speed first person shooter roguelite that drops players straight into a stylish 1920s setting. Instead of locking you into a single loadout for an entire run, the game lets you select a squad of three heroes from a diverse roster of six. You can then hot swap between any of them on the fly during intense gunfights and brutal melee skirmishes.
For anyone who spends their time grinding out character synergies in modern roguelites or coordinating team compositions in hero shooters, this dynamic switching mechanic opens up some serious tactical potential. Being able to adapt your playstyle mid combat based on enemy positioning or weapon cooldowns adds a layer of depth that usually takes a backseat in fast twitch shooters. The 1920s backdrop also gives the visual identity a much needed edge in a market full of sci-fi dystopias and military grays.
We will have to see how the progression loops and digital economies shake out once the developers share more details on release windows and playtests. But for now, a fresh take on squad based movement and combat is always welcome on the timeline. You can check out the full reveal and trailer over at IGN South Africa to see the squad swapping mechanics in action.
Tags: Deepward, FPS, Roguelite, IGN South Africa, PC Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa