South Korean studio MINTROCKET (a subsidiary of Nexon) is firing on all cylinders after the critically acclaimed launch of DAVE THE DIVER. A few weeks ago, they announced the zombie stealth extraction game NAKWON: THE LAST PARADISE.
Today, they unveiled Wakerunners, an online top-down team action game. Here's the official description:
The official name 'Wakerunners' combines 'Waker', for the human species enhanced with biometric abilities, and 'Runners', for the ability to accelerate and decelerate, which is a key setting in the game's universe.
Game Worldview
In the technologically advanced world of Wakerunners, biometric data chips have granted special abilities to human 'Wakers.'
After a global virus outbreak and the fall of lunar debris - Earth lies in ruins, revealing gravitational anomalies and the new energy source, 'Lunium.'
Survivors have formed alliances, competing to secure this precious resource and claim rulership of the new world.
Top-down View, Accelerated Movement
Experience the action from above, where the player perspective revolves around the character.
As you move, your character will gradually gain speed, requiring precise control for full acceleration and directional changes. Mastering the controls is essential for reaching objectives faster or taking out enemies.
Fast-paced Battlefield
Engage in fast-paced battlefields where split-second decisions can sway the tide of combat.
Real-time teamwork and strategic use of skills will be crucial to victory in this dynamic environment.
Various Game Modes
For the upcoming playtest, we have Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Stronghold, Raiders (Field boss fights), and more in development.
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Wakerunners will be part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest, due to take place between February 5 and 12th. Everyone will be able to join simply by downloading the demo via the Steam page.
Seven characters will be playable during the playtest which will be, obviously, without any NDA given the large amount of players that can potentially join.
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