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Pathogenic: A new roguelite twin-stick shooter from Aberrant Labs gains popularity
Key points
- Pathogenic is a roguelite twin-stick shooter.
- Players control a pathogen invading a human body.
- The game sold 100,000 copies.
- It received "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on Steam.
Game Overview
Pathogenic is a new roguelite twin-stick shooter developed by Aberrant Labs. In the game, players assume the role of a pathogen, navigating through a human body to defeat its immune system.
Gameplay Mechanics
The game begins with a lab assistant dropping a vial, leading to a pathogen entering his body through a cut. Players start in the skin and progress through various organs, including the intestines, liver, stomach, lungs, and heart. Each zone concludes with a boss fight, and players continuously upgrade their pathogen's abilities to manage increasing difficulty. The ultimate goal is to defeat the heart to kill the host, with an optional secret brain boss for additional challenge.
Reception and Sales
Despite the crowded market for action roguelites, Pathogenic has achieved significant success since its release. The game has sold 100,000 copies and garnered an "overwhelmingly positive" review score on Steam, indicating strong player satisfaction and commercial performance.
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Reporting from
Aberrant Labs released "Pathogenic," a roguelite twin-stick shooter where players control a pathogen invading a human body. The game has sold 100,000 copies and received "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on Steam, indicating a successful launch in a competitive genre.