Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios have revealed a new game mode for the upcoming reimagining of classic FPS, Painkiller.
The mode is called “Rogue Angel”, and is a roguelike mode that’ll be part of Painkiller when it launches on PC and consoles on October 21st. The team describes is as follows: “Separate from the main campaign, Rogue Angel takes players to a new realm of Purgatory, where you and your friends will advance through procedurally generated arenas, collect tarot cards, weapons, and items along the way, and take on epic bosses”
Check out the trailer, below:
In our preview of the game, Mick said: “For fans of this genre in particular, there is promise, and Anshar Studios certainly has a few months to tighten things up, but right now it’s hard to be excited for something that wears the Painkiller name but doesn’t quite do enough with its legacy. With recent titles like the ongoing World War Z and even Space Marine 2 hitting the same notes but with far more panache and personality, the Painkiller Remake really needs to hit the ground running to compete. As Saber Interactive owns publisher 3D Realms, I can only hope the Painkiller Remake benefits from some influence.”
Here’s the key features:
- Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, hook and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
- Three-Player Online Co-op: Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.
- Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.
- Unleash The Pain: Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate all foes.
- Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinctive characters – Ink, Void, Sol and Roch – with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
Painkiller is coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on October 21st.
