Unending Dusk , Post-Apocalyptic (Cyberpunk) Beat 'em Up

Disclosure: This game copy was provided by the developer via Curator Connect.

Take on the role of a mercenary to discover the reason for the planet's unending dusk and stop the forces responsible for it. You can play one of four current characters with their own advantages either solo or with four friends. Levels are randomly generated, leading to possible map nodes to explore hidden shops, dead ends and countless traps. If you die, you must spend currency you pick up from downed enemies to resurrect. At the end of each level (six so far), you are forced to take on a challenging boss that will unlock the next level once defeated. This leads the player back to the Engineer's hub area, allowing players to select their attack mods/stat modifiers, select skills or purchase bounties/trade in vouchers. It all comes together in a neat little package with just a few issues holding it back.

The random generation of levels can lead to larger area amounts and cause a feeling of fatigue when dealing with the multiple waves per area and large enemy health pools. It can drag on and make completing the level a chore, even with the enjoyable gameplay. There is also an issue with trap placement, hidden either by the area's design (pillars, rock formations) or the corpses piling up after a wave or two. (They don't decay). Given the amount of damage some of these traps cause, it can lead to a frustrating experience either with the risk of heavy damage or unexpected stun lock. Speaking of stun lock, certain character's attacks can allow you to completely immobilize a group of enemies by locked them in a set of stuns. It makes the game incredibly easy, especially in the first and fourth level. Thankfully, the addition of nightmare mode helps bring the much needed challenge.

Beat em up fans will be sure to find something to like here, but I would advise holding off for everyone else. It is off to a great start and has the technical issues down to a minimum.