Developer Doekuramori already released an old-school-inspired shooter where you play as an anime girl instead of a Doom Guy type. But one Doomer Shooter anime girl is never enough, so now there's a sequel.
Beyond Citadel is the sequel to the simply named Citadel, the indie developer's first outing in the dystopian series that obviously borrows from the original Doom and shooters of the same era. The weapons are centered in the center of the screen. Enemies are in the form of sprites while your environment is 3D. And it has the same rate of fire that made Doom a household name. But again, this time with an anime protagonist at the center.
“Beyond Citadel is a retro anime-style shooter inspired by '90s classics, with realistic shooting mechanics, anime violence, and fast-paced combat,” reads the game's Steam blurb. “Break your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret hidden beneath.”
“The Citadel, the last bastion of humanity's resistance against the Apocalypse, has fallen. Humanity is now under the control of the Trumpeters of the Apocalypse, the leaders of the forces of the Apocalypse. The “Martyr” who is the last resort of the Apocalypse Seven Angels, the guardians of humanity, are guided by a mysterious sign and set out on a journey to overthrow the Trumpeters of the Apocalypse.
Beyond Citadel, which came out just a few days ago, is currently enjoying a very positive rating based on over 300 Steam user reviews. “More guns. More blood. More guts. More movement mechanics. More, more, more,” reads one review. “Having finished the game, I can say with the utmost certainty that my faith in the developer's ability to provide a unique and exciting gaming experience was not at all misplaced.”
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