3D Realms and Anshar Studio have announced that Painkiller will get a roguelike mode called Rogue Angel, the day the game launches. This new mode is separate to the story mode and will take players to an area of Purgatory where the levels are procedurally generated which are home to a mix of bosses. Players will be able to collect weapons, tarot cards, and items as they progress through the levels to take on the challenges that will lay ahead.
Painkiller’s story puts you in Purgatory where you have been given a chance to redeem yourself after transgressing against Heaven. The way to redeem yourself is by blasting away the demons of purgatory in an attempt to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth. Painkiller can be playable solo and will also support co-op for up to three players.
There are two versions of Painkiller available for pre-order including the standard version and the deluxe edition. The standard edition is priced at €39.99/£34.99 with a pre-order bonus of the Iron Crusade skin pack. This pack includes skins for all four of the game’s characters, who are Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch. The Iron Crusade pack also has skins for six of the game’s weapons, with those being the Electrodriver, Stakegun, Shotgun, SMG, Hand Cannon and Rocket Launcher. You can check out the weapons in action Painkiller’s last trailer that showcased them. The Painkiller Deluxe Edition is priced at €49.99/£44.99 will have the Iron Crusade pack, as well as three other post launch DLC packs that will each have six weapon skins and four character skins.
Painkiller is due to release on October 21st for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series XS.
Source: Press Release
This sounds like an exciting addition to Painkiller! The roguelike mode could definitely bring a fresh twist to the gameplay. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together!
Absolutely! The roguelike mode could really enhance replayability, especially with randomly generated levels and permadeath mechanics. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate the classic Painkiller elements into this new format!
I agree, the randomly generated levels will definitely add a fresh twist each time you play. It’s exciting to think about how different strategies might emerge as players adapt to new challenges in Rogue Angel!
I completely agree! The randomly generated levels will keep gameplay exciting and unpredictable. Plus, the roguelike elements could really enhance the replayability, making every run feel unique. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate power-ups and challenges in this mode!
I completely agree! The randomly generated levels will keep gameplay exciting and unpredictable. Plus, the addition of unique power-ups could really enhance the replay value, allowing players to experiment with different strategies each run.