Huntdown: Overtime has been announced as a prequel to the side-scrolling shoot‑em‑up Huntdown and will launch into early access later this year. The new entry leans into a retro, VHS-filtered aesthetic and promises fast-paced, roguelite run‑and‑gun action set against a gangland backdrop. Players should expect chunky, cybernetic combatants and cinematic, 1980s‑style firepower.

  • Prequel setup: Overtime expands the Huntdown universe by telling events that precede the original game, keeping the side‑scrolling shoot‑'em‑up DNA.
  • Roguelite structure: Runs will be roguelike in nature, with repeated playthroughs, high stakes combat and progression that changes between attempts.
  • Retro presentation: The title leans hard into VHS-era visuals—grainy filters, neon lighting and pulpy action-movie vibes—to evoke classic 80s/90s arcade aesthetics.
  • Run‑and‑gun combat: Expect fast movement, heavy weaponry and arcade-style gunplay that rewards reflexes and aggressive play.
  • Early access timing: The game is slated to enter early access sometime this year, offering players a chance to play and shape the experience ahead of a full launch.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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