#rogue-lite

#rogue-lite

In Horizon Hunters Gathering, players go out solo or with up to two other players on "challenging and replayable hunts." Each person picks a Hunter from a selection of playable characters with different melee and ranged weapons and abilities. There is also a "rogue-lite perk system" to further build out your character during each hunt. Between these hunts, players will return to a large "vibrant" social hub where players can meet up, prep for the next mission, and hang out.

In an interview from his New Zealand home, though, Gilbert noted that his catalog also includes some reflex-based games- Humungous Entertainment's Backyard Sports titles and 2010's Deathspank, for instance. And Gilbert said his return to action-oriented game design today stemmed from his love for modern classics like Binding of Isaac, Nuclear Throne, and Dead Cells. "I mean, I'm certainly mostly known for adventure games, and I have done other stuff, [but] it probably is a little bit of a departure for me," he told Ars. "While I do enjoy playing narrative games as well, it's not the only thing I enjoy, and just the idea of making one of these kind started out as a whim."