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Brain Damage

Challenge your skills and push your limits in Brain Damage, the intense 2D action roguelite shooter with wave-based gameplay. With each upgrade, brain damage increases, making the game more challenging as you progress. Push the game to its limits. Can you break the game before it breaks you?

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Developer
Gearloose
Publisher
Gearloose
Release
April 3, 2023
3 years and 121 days ago
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About the Game

Brain Damage, a chaotic 2D action roguelite space adventure where power comes at a cost! As you obliterate wave after wave of relentless enemies, your upgrades not only boost your abilities, but also crank up the "brain damage"—increasing particles, font sizes, and camera shake!

Dive into an endless torrent of cosmic baddies, each more menacing than the last, and test your skills as the game becomes increasingly difficult to see. In this wild space ride, the more powerful you get, the harder it is to make sense of the mayhem on your screen.

But don't let the chaos deter you! After conquering each wave, you'll have the chance to upgrade your arsenal and abilities. Choose wisely, as every upgrade comes with a side of extra "brain damage."

So, buckle up for a space adventure that's equal parts thrilling, hilarious, and downright insane. Are you ready to embrace the chaos?

Features:
  • Fast-paced 2D action roguelite gameplay
  • Wave-based combat with challenging enemies
  • Rewarding yet risky upgrade system
  • Mind-bending visual effects that escalate with each power-up
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