The Great Rebellion is a cyberpunk 2D sidescrolling run’n'gun roguelite using mouse/twinstick-shooter controls. It features randomly generated levels, multiple difficulty modes (including optional permadeath), a dynamic soundtrack and an upgradeable player character.
RPG Gamers summary“In The Great Rebellion, players will delve into a captivating dystopian Europe, circa 20XX, brought to life by striking 16-bit-style pixel art. The ambiance radiates a gritty Cyberpunk-inspired atmosphere echoed by the overriding theme questioning human transcendence and the ultimate search for digital immortality.
In this run’n'gun roguelite game, players assume the role of Human 10.28, one among the countless cogs in a system run by the iniquitous technocratic elites. Dire consequences lie ahead, as these elites have their eyes on an audacious endeavor to abandon their human forms and achieve digital immortality.
The game revolves around the sinister Lucis Lux Mega-Corporation, an entity of immeasurable power that controls every resource, leaving the general public literally owning nothing. Remarkably, this is where players find themselves on a collision course with the corporation, igniting what players will know as The Great Rebellion.
The gameplay showcases randomly generated levels making each playthrough a unique experience. Players have the mighty task to vanquish robots using an arsenal of over 60 distinctive weapons, each promising a different approach toward dealing with adversaries. Notably, it’s not just about mindlessly blasting away - upgrading your character, finding invaluable items, unlocking allies, and unearthing the spirits of forgotten European heroes adds a solid layer of strategy. These gameplay elements form the backbone of core exploration and combat experiences in the game.
Complementing the game’s intense action sequences, The Great Rebellion boasts an incredibly vivid dynamic soundtrack, keeping players on edge, perfectly choreographed to match the game’s high-octane action sequences.
Without resorting to judgment, The Great Rebellion offers an intriguing premise centered around themes of rebellion, identity, and corporatism. This, intertwined with its eclectic gameplay and artistic design, might captivate many players drawn to nuanced narratives and the seminally adored retro aesthetic in gaming.”
