Shoot ’em ups seemingly never go out of style, and that’s definitely the case for Alawar and developer Alevgor’s Haunted Lands. The devteam just launched a demo on Steam for players keen to get into some tough as nails action. Sporting early 90s PC graphics reminiscent of Commander Keen, Haunted Lands throws in hordes of undead for you to blow away, complete with gratuitous amounts of pixelated plasma.
Set to launch later this year, hellish creatures lurk within the Haunted Lands, and only you can protect the sanctity of these burial grounds. Choose from six unique characters, each fitting a different playstyle. With two Gunners (Veteran, Ranger), two Beasts (Werewolf, Salamander), and two Mages (Sorceress, Warlock), there are multiple options to take down the corruption haunting the burial grounds.
The burial grounds are vast and teeming with old crypts and tombs to explore that are crawling with evil spirits, elite versions of enemies, and several challenging bosses. Acquire artifacts to enhance the offensive and defensive prowess of your character, and discover the most powerful artifacts to entirely change your character’s skill sets.
And if you’re looking for an additional challenge, endeavor to complete every objective and find every hidden secret as you crawl through the depths of this nightmarish hell.