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COLD BOOT

COLD BOOT is a 2D roguelite game blending platforming with fast-paced slashing. In procedurally generated levels, players rely on quick reflexes and smart strategies to evade attacks and traps while defeating enemies. It only takes one hit for the player to kill or be killed.

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Developer
DIG Games
Publisher
DIG Games
Release
August 1, 2025
1 year ago
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About the Game

One-hit and One-kill

Experience intense action where every strike counts. Both enemy bullets and your katana kill instantly. Each death consumes one iteration and sends you back to the last checkpoint. Death only hones your skills, but be careful not to die too many times!

Iteration Recover Mechanism:

You can recover iterations by reaching the spot where you last fell. This fresh and clever mechanic softens the sting of death while adding a layer of tension—do you find a new path to kill or go to compensate for your loss? It’s a choice that keeps every move unpredictable.

Updates and Skills:

Tap into powerful skills like time slowing by spending charges, which you recharge by cutting down enemies. As you play, you’ll unlock a variety of randomly supplied upgrades affecting movement, attacks, charge management, and beyond. Mix and match these enhancements freely to craft a play style that’s uniquely yours.

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