Anecdotally, I’ve heard from a lot of people who say they’re tired of roguelites. There’s been a years-long run on this genre, especially in the indie space where drilling down on systems, rather than expensive environments and setpieces, can be cost-effective while still producing something exciting and worthwhile.
Wild Bastards comes from Blue Manchu, the same studio that released Void Bastards in 2019. Like that prior project, Wild Bastards is a strategy-shooter hybrid wrapped in a roguelite framework.
It’s a fascinating blend of arena shooter, turn-based strategy, and even something like a single-player hero shooter all in one. Wild Bastards is a sci-fi western mash-up with the same subtle sense of humor as the team's last game.
Building each character and reassembling the complete posse via roguelite runs makes every moment feel important. This is done in several intricate steps. First, you'll arrive on an overworld map and choose which planets you'll travel to as you make your way toward your crony at the end of the chain.
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