Since the days of Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, the humble first-person shooter has flourished in myriad and complex directions. The genre has expanded in narrative and gameplay terms to include everything from sprawling sci-fi epics to dense objectivist allegories to multiplayer-focused military free-for-alls and practically everything in between.
Sometimes, though, you just want an excuse to shoot a bunch of weird little guys in weird little spaces.
Don’t get too close, now… they do bite.
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Oddcorp
For those times, there is Oddcore, a new Early Access, roguelike boomer shooter that is a stark contrast to the more sprawling self-serious shooters out there. The game’s combination of frenetic, quick-moving action, semi-randomized scenarios, and well-balanced risk/reward upgrade system makes for a pick-up-and-play shooter that I find myself struggling not to pick up and play for a few more quick-hit sessions even as I write this.
This post captures the excitement of the evolution of first-person shooters really well! It’s fascinating to see how the genre has transformed over the years. Oddcore sounds like a fun and unique experience in that legacy. Keep enjoying those endless waves!