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Maniac

Ever just tired of it all? Ready for change? Wanna bet it all on sheer mayhem and destruction? In comes Maniac, a rogue-lite crime action game in which the world goes against you, and your insanity creates chaos!

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Developer
Transhuman Design
Publisher
Skystone Games
Release
March 28, 2024
2 years and 127 days ago
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Very Positive1,857 reviews90.8%

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About the Game

Welcome to Maniac where chaos is just waiting to be unleashed. Maniac is a throwback to times of the Original GTA’s of the world in which mayhem reigned supreme.

With an arsenal of unlockable characters, weapons, and an ever-changing world. Try not to get Busted!

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  • GTA meets Vampire Survivors with a dash of Fast and the Furious thrown in to make one hell of a chaotic mess!

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  • Don’t feel crazy enough? We got you! With an arsenal of Democracy at your fingertips from highjacking Bulldozers, Buses, Cop Cars, Tanks, and then some, destruction is all around!

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  • Six psychopaths with a myriad of skills, unlockable gear, and vehicular upgrades all just waiting to be unleashed!

Some of the characters you get to embody:

  • A murderous Clown

  • An unemployed, inebriated Santa Claus

  • A coked-up Broker

  • A cute Little Girl

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  • A Chaotic Open World City, just waiting for the chains of mayhem to snap! With 11 unique districts and a built-in map editor, your playground awaits!

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  • You Can’t Say Maniac without a system in place ready to deliver sheer destruction and chaos! With sick drifts from the driving physics to chain reactions ready to explode, the world is dynamic and ever-changing. All of this is backed up by an aggressive AI determined to catch you, so don't get BUSTED!

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