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Harbinger

Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.

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October 3, 2024
1 year and 302 days ago
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Overwhelmingly Positive940 reviews96.3%

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About the Game

Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.

Shred through your enemies!

Fight waves of monsters and utilize a diverse arsenal of weapons. Every weapon provides a different playstyle, choose whichever you prefer!

Come back to the tavern to unlock new weapons and abilities

After fighting in a combat arena, come back to the tavern to talk to the local townsfolk, upgrade your gear, or just hang out.