Prepare for intense, reaction-based combat! NanoApostle, the challenging dark sci-fi boss rush action game from developer 18Light Game Ltd. and publisher PQube, makes its debut on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Having already garnered a “Very Positive” (94%) rating on Steam and launched on Nintendo Switch, this demanding title brings its unique blend of fast-paced action and strategic boss battling to a new audience for £16.99.
NanoApostle throws players into the role of Anita, a young girl birthed from sinister experiments within a shadowy research facility.
Implanted with ‘Apostle,’ a sentient nanomechanical entity, Anita must fight for her freedom, battling through a series of dangerous prototype bio-weapons and twisted cybernetic experiments that stand between her and escape.
Intense Boss Battles & the Destruction Point System
This is a game laser-focused on challenging encounters. Forget hordes of minions; NanoApostle is all about the boss rush, demanding mastery of its intense, reaction-based combat system.
Inspired by lightning-fast titles like Furi and Titan Souls, combined with the dark atmosphere of ENDER LILIES, you’ll need sharp reflexes and pattern recognition to survive.
A key mechanic is the unique “Destruction Point” system. Anita can utilize Apostle’s nanites to identify structural weaknesses on her formidable opponents. Exploiting these vulnerabilities at the right moment allows for devastating, high-damage blows, crucial for taking down the evolving, multi-stage bosses.
Success hinges on learning attack patterns, mastering dodges and parries, and strategically using the Destruction Point system.
Short, Brutal, and Highly Praised
While described as challenging, NanoApostle offers a concise experience, clocking in at around 4-6 hours. This tight focus allows for meticulously crafted boss encounters that test your skills without overstaying their welcome.
Its success on Steam suggests a rewarding loop for players who enjoy mastering difficult combat systems. Earn skill points through combat and challenge stages to customise Anita’s abilities, tailoring your approach whether you prefer tactical precision or reckless aggression.
Key Features
- Intense Boss Rush Gameplay: Focuses entirely on challenging, multi-stage boss battles.
- Reaction-Based Combat: Master dodges, parries, and precise timing.
- Unique “Destruction Point” System: Exploit enemy weaknesses identified by nanites for massive damage.
- Dark Sci-Fi Setting: Escape a nightmarish research facility filled with cybernetic horrors.
- Challenging Difficulty: A demanding experience inspired by Furi, Titan Souls, and Souls-likes.
- Skill Customisation: Earn points to tailor Anita’s abilities to your playstyle.
Ready to Become the Apostle?
NanoApostle promises a brutal, stylish, and rewarding boss rush experience for fans of challenging action games. If you’re ready to test your reflexes against twisted bio-weapons in a dark sci-fi world, look for it on the Xbox Store, priced at £16.99.
Prepare for the fight of your life! We’ve got a review coming.
NanoApostle Description
Deep within the bowels of a shadowy research facility, Anita, a girl birthed from experimental procedures, is implanted with the sentient nanomechanical entity known as ‘Apostle’. Working together with her nanite allies Anita must defeat a series of dangerous prototype bio-weapons as she searches for a way to break free from her nightmarish prison.
