Publisher Artax Games and developer Funky Can Creative have announced the release of PopSlinger, a side-scrolling shooter, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 29. PopSlinger was first released for Switch on January 26, 2022, followed by PC via Steam and itch.io on April 14, 2022.
About the game: The world is in danger. Hordes of invaders are corrupting people’s hearts! Someone needs to protect the city and fight the “Hearts,” people whose hearts have been captured by dark forces from another dimension. Join Ria Carbon along with former PopSlinger heroine Gin on a whimsical adventure to save her planet from otherworldly forces using her magical soda-fueled guns while having fun with an original and dynamic soundtrack that reacts to your performance.
Key Features:
- Fight the Hearts with explosion powers! Discover different soda flavored weapons that fire their own unique projectiles.
- Unlock new abilities for Gin and Ria! Defeat multiple bosses and common enemies of the same color in a row to get more points.
- Explore a vibrant and funky world! Vibrant, colorful and funky aesthetic inspired by the 80s and 90s, with new retro style and Japanese animation.
- Enjoy a dynamic soundtrack! Award-winning original soundtrack reminiscent of French House, Future Funk, New Jack Swing, City Pop, and more! Hear the music change and react to your in-game performance in real time.
Launching on multiple console platforms, PopSlinger offers players the opportunity to immerse themselves in an action-packed thrill ride with retro aesthetics as they fight to save the world from the “Hearts” invasion.
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