Best Of
One thing about AAA titles is that not every good game makes the cut.
Even though they deserve that title.
TakeVoid Bastardsas an example.
The sci-fi roguelike game is an underrated title with many layers beneath its surface.
Wild Bastardspicks up the pieces with a new protagonist, backstory, and terrain to conquer your enemies.
It also adds a touch of the Wild West scene.
So sit tight as we unpack everything we know aboutWild Bastards.
What is Wild Bastards?
It involves a series of heists with plenty of shootouts.
But the game takes a new direction with amped combat, characters, and play style.
The sprucing up doesn’t stop there.
The devs revealed that they are intentionally giving the characters a better personality.
Instead of a generic character, the upcoming title will feature vibrant and relatable gun-slinging bandits.
Plus, the characters' backstories are tied to their quests and abilities.
For instance, Smoky, the cook who burned to his demise, can launch fireballs from his hands.
Hopalong carries a lasso that he uses to whip his adversaries to oblivion.
Moreover, the game’s design genome is a sibling toSystem ShockandBioShock.
Story
The narrative paints a picture of the deadliest outlaw brothers in town, the Wild Bastards.
They now embark on a quest to resurrect their buddies and seek new solace.
The gameplay loop has you visiting various planets and engaging in epic heists.
But before you deploy your team members, you must decide who goes where.
Some character traits will be specifically adapted to the threats and the planet’s features.
Kaboom will turn to his pal Invisible, while Preach will toss out some health pickups .
Speaking of keeping things moving, you’ll need to keep your friends alive.
Scavenge resources from the planets you visit to heal injured members.
you’re able to also equip characters with mods to level up their skills.
Down an enemy, and a glowing coffin appears as it gravitates toward the sky.
Aside from mastering your aim, you’ll need to use your wits to outmaneuver foes.
Some will use stealth and special techniques to gun you down.
Watch out for nemeses with poisonous quills and teleportation tactics.
Development
Wild Bastardsis a brilliant creation by Blue Manchu and Modus Games.
For the sequel, the devs are adding more variety.
This means the game is doing away with the labyrinths for terrestrial open-air maps.
Players can leverage their surroundings for cover and sight lines while being wary of environmental hazards.
Trailer
Are you excited to see how Blue Manchu is piecing all this together?
Well, you don’t have to let your imagination run wild.
The devs launched a release trailer during the PC Gaming Show, and it looks stunning.
The visuals are a work of art, giving off a comic-book-style impression.
The trailer showcases the gameplay, including epic shootouts and a glimpse of some characters.
I won’t spill the beans any further.
you could see for yourself in the video embedded above.
Release Date, Platforms & Editions
Wild Bastardswill be launching on PC in 2024.
A precise release date has yet to be communicated by the developers, but the anticipation is definitely building.
We will have to keep you posted on this one.
The same goes for special editions.
You might even have a glimpse of the beta-version walkthrough.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
