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SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

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Developer
Flow Fire Games
Publisher
Flow Fire Games, WhisperGames
Release
March 15, 2018
8 years and 142 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive13,082 reviews93.9%

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About the Game






Fight against relentless opponents and unforgiving bosses encased in ever-changing environments. Master the uniquely deep and satisfying weapon mechanics and the unprecedented amount of customization. Discover a seemingly unending amount of weapons, items, perks and character upgrades. Join the fight alone or through 2-player online co-op, but be careful, death is permanent!

THE NEXT LEVEL IN GUNPLAY

> Master SYNTHETIK's uniquely rewarding magazine eject and active reload mechanics!
> Weapons can jam and overheat, check yourself before you burn yourself!
> Tame the movement based recoil, discard and switch between varied ammo types.
> Savor the uniquely satisfying and direct weapon handling, rewarding precision and mastery!
> We even brought headshots to the top-down perspective for the first time!


What makes Synthetik so special?

FREEDOM & EXPERIMENTATION

There are many ways to play and an endless number of gear combinations. Everything can work!
Play stealthy and tactical? Let turrets do the work? Heavy weapon madness? Slice and dice with your plasma blade?
The Gadgets you find enable new play-styles and each can be greatly multiplied in their power!
From Laser Mines to Turrets, Mind-Control, Psy Fields, Orbital Lasers, Pets and weird potions,
each of the 140+ Items can make your day if you let them... and you can have up to 9 at the same time! Experiment and adapt!

CUSTOMIZE

Level up all 8 unique and highly customizable class specializations!
Play as a Riot Guard, Breacher, Sniper, Assassin, Raider, Heavy Gunner, Engineer or Demolisher,
each with their own weapon specialisations, loadouts, benefits and perks. Research & Class unlocks persist through death!

MODULAR DIFFICULTY

Choose from 11 difficulty modifications which can be independently combined for a tailored experience. Up the ante for greater risks and rewards or play it safe.

2P ONLINE COOP

Online co-op allows you to bring reinforcements to the fight.
Better yet, share perks, items, buffs and loot with your comrade. Or, if they get in your way, share your bullets.
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