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Nova Drift

2024 36 / 100 Arcade Indie

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth of an action RPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

World design Nicht eindeutig StructureRoguelike

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Story & context
Nova Drift is a "Roguelite" space shooter that melds a classic arcade experience with modern action-RPG elements. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to shape its abilities and weaponry to your desires in a matter of minutes. Unlike many ARPGs which can absorb hundreds of hours of time, Nova Drift allows you to take a ship build from inception to execution in a single game session. Features Create a unique build every run. Games are quick, allowing for rapid experimentation, iteration, and advancement. Cunning and creativity are rewarded as you chain upgrade modules for powerful synergies. Access over 120 modular upgrades as you progress and expand your arsenal. Build to play how you want. Snipe, command a drone army, discharge your shields, charge up, burn enemies with your thrusters, or smash right through them... there's a way to make it work. Unlock variou Show full description

Nova Drift is a "Roguelite" space shooter that melds a classic arcade experience with modern action-RPG elements. Your ship rapidly evolves as you defeat enemies, allowing you to shape its abilities and weaponry to your desires in a matter of minutes. Unlike many ARPGs which can absorb hundreds of hours of time, Nova Drift allows you to take a ship build from inception to execution in a single game session. Features Create a unique build every run. Games are quick, allowing for rapid experimentation, iteration, and advancement. Cunning and creativity are rewarded as you chain upgrade modules for powerful synergies. Access over 120 modular upgrades as you progress and expand your arsenal. Build to play how you want. Snipe, command a drone army, discharge your shields, charge up, burn enemies with your thrusters, or smash right through them... there's a way to make it work. Unlock various challenge modes, providing greater risk and rewards. The stakes are high, as death is permanent! Every game is randomly generated, keeping the fight intense and unpredictable. Fight through the campaign or play endlessly... Nova Drift is a living game. Frequent updates will continue to expand the depth and content of the game world. Planned updates soon after Early Access launch: Body Gear: Viper | Weapon Gear: Dart | Weapon Gear: Thermal Lance | Super Mod: Barrage Weapon Mutations: each weapon type will have 1-2 variations New Challenge Mode: Wild Metamorphosis - extremely rare mods that have a variety of powerful and/or bizarre effects Translation into French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese & more...

StructureRoguelike GenreArcade GenreIndie ThemeAction ThemeScience fiction
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Studio & publishing

Developer
Chimeric
Publisher
Pixeljam
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Nicht angegeben
Themes
Action, Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Mac Aug 12, 2024
  • Mac Mar 27, 2019
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Aug 12, 2024
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Mar 27, 2019
  • Android Mar 10, 2026
  • iOS Mar 10, 2026

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