Showgunners

Artificer's "Showgunners" immerses players into a grim dystopia dominated by corporate control, where the apex of entertainment lies in a merciless reality show. Gamers take up the mantle of Scarlett Martillo, a relentless contestant seeking retribution, as they navigate treacherous urban arenas teeming with deadly traps and face off against deranged adversaries armed to the teeth. With its ever-changing level design, each stage presents a unique challenge, while the narrative unfurls through the recruitment of formidable allies capable of reshaping the battlefield and empowering character enhancements.

What is Showgunners about?

Showgunners is a turn-based strategy game set in a dystopian future where corporations rule and a brutal reality show is an immensely popular form of entertainment. The player assumes the character of Scarlett Martillo, a contender seeking retribution who must negotiate hazardous urban settings filled with lethal traps and engage in combat with heavily armed psychopaths.

Scarlett Martillo was once an employee of the imposing corporation, Ophidian Industries. Her superiors deceived her and left her for dead. She has now returned in order to exact retribution and has signed up for the lethal game show Showgunners. Millions of spectators tune in to see participants compete for survival on the game show, which is hosted by the charming and ruthless Mr. Showgun. With traps and other hazards strategically placed throughout, the arenas are made to be deadly. Each stage requires the players to engage in combat while avoiding death and destroying their foes.

Scarlett discovers more information about the game show and the companies who created it as she advances through the levels. She learns that the competitors are all former Ophidian Industries workers who were deceived and abandoned for dead. The game show serves as a means for the company to get rid of its previous employees while also entertaining the general public. The final objective of Scarlett is to confront Ophidian Industries' CEO, who is to blame for her treachery in order to bring down the dishonest company. In order to assist Scarlett survive against all obstacles, the player must lead her through the perilous arenas.

Showgunners Gameplay

The turn-based tactical game Showgunners provides a distinctive and exhilarating gameplay experience. The game takes place in a dystopian society ruled by corporations, where the most watched form of entertainment is a graphic reality programme. Gamers play as Scarlett Martillo, a former worker of Ophidian Industries, a significant company, who was deceived by her higher-ups and left for dead. In an effort to exact retribution, Scarlett has returned and joined the deadly game show Showgunners.

Showgunners' gameplay is split into two sections: the tactical gameplay and the reality show gameplay. The tactical gameplay occurs in a variety of arenas wherein the player must accomplish tasks and eliminate foes. The player has to maneuver through a variety of perils, traps, and obstacles throughout the arenas. To defeat foes and achieve goals, the player can make use of a variety of weapons and skills.

In the middle of the tactical gameplay stages, there is a reality show simulation. Using social media as well as interactions with the audience, the player must control Scarlett's fame and reputation. Scarlett can employ new weapons and skills in the strategic gameplay levels as more sponsors come on board as her popularity grows.

Showgunners' integration with Twitch is one of its distinctive qualities. Viewers can engage with the broadcaster by voting on issues that have an impact on gameplay in the game. Viewers can choose to send the adversary more reinforcements or to give the player more health, for instance. This function raises the game's degree of interaction and increases viewer enjoyment.

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When was Showgunners released and for which platforms?

Showgunners was released on May 2, 2023, for PC via Steam and GOG.com. Unfortunately, there is currently no information available on its release for other platforms.