KATANAUT - 2D Sci-Fi Eldritch Horror Roguelike by a Forumbro

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For the past couple years I've been helping a buddy of mine with his solodev project KATANAUT, a sci-fi eldritch horror 2D pixel art roguelike. Inspired by Katana Zero and Dead Cells, KATANAUT involves slashing through hordes of enemies with an arsenal of over 150 skills, perks, and offhands.

Katanaut releases on September 10th, and I'm doing a free Steam key giveaway here on FoH. All you need to do is have a FoH account that was created yesterday or earlier and comment in this thread. I'll pick the winner randomly from the commenters on September 9th.

There's a demo on Steam if you'd like to check it out, and adding the game to your wishlists would also help us out a lot. Thanks!

 
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Kriptini said:


For the past couple years I've been helping a buddy of mine with his solodev project KATANAUT, a sci-fi eldritch horror 2D pixel art roguelike. Inspired by Katana Zero and Dead Cells, KATANAUT involves slashing through hordes of enemies with an arsenal of over 150 skills, perks, and offhands.

Katanaut releases on September 10th, and I'm doing a free Steam key giveaway here on FoH. All you need to do is have a FoH account that was created yesterday or earlier and comment in this thread. I'll pick the winner randomly from the commenters on September 9th.

There's a demo on Steam if you'd like to check it out, and adding the game to your wishlists would also help us out a lot. Thanks!

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Right in my genre wheelhouse. I'll give it a spin.
 
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good luck!
not my cup of tea I think. how are you handling media and getting the word out, aside from FoH?
 
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good luck!
not my cup of tea I think. how are you handling media and getting the word out, aside from FoH?
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We have a partnership with a PR firm that has been really helpful for helping the game get into different events and showcases (the release date trailer debuted at Gamescom). Aside from that, it's mostly been word of mouth and online ad campaigns (mostly Reddit).
 
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Kriptini said:


For the past couple years I've been helping a buddy of mine with his solodev project KATANAUT, a sci-fi eldritch horror 2D pixel art roguelike. Inspired by Katana Zero and Dead Cells, KATANAUT involves slashing through hordes of enemies with an arsenal of over 150 skills, perks, and offhands.

Katanaut releases on September 10th, and I'm doing a free Steam key giveaway here on FoH. All you need to do is have a FoH account that was created yesterday or earlier and comment in this thread. I'll pick the winner randomly from the commenters on September 9th.

There's a demo on Steam if you'd like to check it out, and adding the game to your wishlists would also help us out a lot. Thanks!

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What engine is he using? Really like the old school pixel art metroidvanias but i'm in a gaming slump so havent really stuck to anything lately.
 
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What engine is he using? Really like the old school pixel art metroidvanias but i'm in a gaming slump so havent really stuck to anything lately.
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It's Godot 4! The game itself is more of a roguelite than a Metroidvania, although some levels do have some Metroidvania-like elements (such as locked rooms needing keys or secret areas requiring certain upgrades).
 
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Kriptini said:


For the past couple years I've been helping a buddy of mine with his solodev project KATANAUT, a sci-fi eldritch horror 2D pixel art roguelike. Inspired by Katana Zero and Dead Cells, KATANAUT involves slashing through hordes of enemies with an arsenal of over 150 skills, perks, and offhands.

Katanaut releases on September 10th, and I'm doing a free Steam key giveaway here on FoH. All you need to do is have a FoH account that was created yesterday or earlier and comment in this thread. I'll pick the winner randomly from the commenters on September 9th.

There's a demo on Steam if you'd like to check it out, and adding the game to your wishlists would also help us out a lot. Thanks!

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Looks great, right up my alley. That’s seriously just one dude? Crazy.
 
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You had me at "inspired by Dead Cells." I can see the influence and will be picking this up. Good shit.
 
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Picked it up today also to try out and forgot I had to go pick up the kids. Not because I was playing and it was so good or anything. Just downloaded it at literally 4pm which is when we leave. So, don’t use that as an endorsement on Steam. Will play some tomorrow!
 
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Platformers and sides rollers are not normally my thing. That said it does look pretty cool and I might check it out.
 
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In that video I keep thinking the enemies are trying to offer the guy a quest :p

Good luck to your friend!
 
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Eldritch Horror has been my obsession lately re: podcasts and games... I have to wishlist this so I don't forget after my playthrough of Mass Effect (first timer).
 
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