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HARDcheologist

You are an archeologist descending through mysterious and ever-changing ruins using only your weapon's recoil to control the fall. Shoot, try not to touch the ground, reveal secrets and survive. How deep can you go? What lies hidden in the depths of this pyramid?

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Dead Pixel Tales
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Dead Pixel Tales
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About the Game

In HARDcheologist, you must explore a mysterious pyramid and survive a series of ruins filled with all kind of dangers using only your weapon and your abilities as you descend.

Control your fall using your weapon's recoil. Reload by landing shots or touching the ground.

Each level of the pyramid will present different challenges, each with its own unique aesthetic, mechanics, enemies, traps, and secrets. As you descend, the dangers will increase. 

Each run will be different: shoot gems, increase your combo and speed, try out different weapons and abilities, unearth relics, discover secrets... How deep will you be able to go? Can you uncover the mystery hidden within this strange pyramid? Will you be able to find the exit?

Features

  • Reload, increase your combo and speed by chaining shots without touching the ground.

  • Fast runs: die, learn by exploring, try again.

  • Procedurally generated levels, each with its own unique aesthetic and hazards. No two descents will be the same.

  • Different weapons, abilities, and upgrades to unlock.

  • Unique style, with different color palettes and backgrounds as you descend.

  • Hidden secrets along the way and a great mystery to unravel.

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