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A Star Of Chrome

A top down Action-Adventure inspired by 16bit and 8bit handheld games. Explore the Martian frontier, while searching for your lost dog and uncover the mysterious cause of a day that never ends.

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Shoehead
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Shoehead
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The Story

A top down Action-Adventure inspired by 16bit and 8bit handheld games. Explore the Martian frontier, while searching for your lost dog and uncover the mysterious cause of a day that never ends. Unearth items and gear to gain access to more areas and secrets as you journey.

Features

  • Customize the look of your player character.
    With 3 player skins and many colour palettes

  • Explore a large area around the small frontier town of Van Allen.
    From time displaced ruins, to swamps to barren scrubland and mountain peaks.

  • Meet a cast of weirdos and losers.
    I don't even like these guys.

  • Puzzle and fight your way through 8 Unique Dungeons.
    Bosses and items await.

  • Multiple Difficulty options.
    One hit KOs, Iron Man mode and more!

  • Speedrunning options!
    Including an in-game speed clock, auto-text and zero dialogue mode!

  • Hidden secrets!
    From collectables to upgrades to piles of hidden cash
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