I can’t stop shooting Oddcore’s endless waves of weird little guys
Ars Technica • • technology
Key Points:
- Oddcore is a new Early Access roguelike boomer shooter offering fast-paced, pick-up-and-play gameplay focused on battling waves of bizarre enemies in randomized, low-res polygonal arenas.
- The game features a five-minute timer per session, extendable by spending souls collected from defeated enemies in a portal shop where players can buy upgrades or health boosts, adding strategic risk/reward decisions.
- Players face increasingly difficult enemies in open, swarming combat zones requiring constant movement and situational awareness, with varied weapons and gadgets enhancing the frenetic action.
- Oddcore includes quirky elements like chasing golden humanoid flowers and battling giant mushrooms, alongside secret areas and unlockables in a mini theme park hub, encouraging exploration and replayability.
