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HOLYHUNT: Demonic Mayhem Meets 8-Bit Charm on Xbox

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HOLYHUNT – blasting on Xbox

Prepare for a retro-infused holy war in HOLYHUNT, a roguelike shooter launching on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Developed by Artficial Studio and published by Short N Sweet, HOLYHUNT blends nostalgic 8-bit visuals with modern, deep shooting mechanics. For just ÂŁ4.19, you can cleanse the demonic hordes and prevent doomsday. Why wouldn’t you?

Retro Vibes, Modern Firepower

HOLYHUNT cleverly fuses classic 8-bit aesthetics with contemporary shooter gameplay. The pixelated graphics and chiptune soundtrack will transport you back to gaming’s golden age, while the tight controls and varied weaponry deliver a fresh, engaging experience.

Enter a church overrun by demons and unleash your divine fury. HOLYHUNT throws you into frantic battles, where you’ll shoot, dash, and “holy-punch” your way through waves of enemies. Each run offers unique challenges, with varied enemy types, bosses, and level layouts.

But it is the strategic gameplay which is crucial. Choose upgrades and bullet types wisely to exploit demonic weaknesses. Seek angelic blessings to boost your abilities and gain the edge in this holy war.

Key Features: Divine Arsenal

  • 8-Bit Nostalgia: Classic pixel art and chiptune music.
  • Modern Shooter Mechanics: Tight controls and diverse weapons.
  • Roguelike Action: Unique runs with randomized elements.
  • Demonic Bestiary: Varied enemies and challenging bosses.
  • Strategic Upgrades: Customise your loadout.
  • Divine Intervention: Angelic blessings.

Beyond the Bullets: HOLYHUNT’s Appeal

HOLYHUNT offers more than just shooting. The roguelike elements add depth, encouraging experimentation. Each run is a learning experience as you uncover enemy weaknesses and refine your combat skills.

And from there, the challenging difficulty will test your reflexes and resolve, all as you master dodging and weaving to survive the demonic onslaught. But with skill and divine aid, victory is within reach.

Nostalgia with a Modern Twist

HOLYHUNT captures the spirit of classic 8-bit games while delivering modern gameplay. It’s perfect for both retro gaming veterans and newcomers seeking a challenging shooter. Will you grab your controller, load your holy weapons, and purge the demonic corruption? Humanity’s fate hangs in the balance.

Head to the Xbox Store, nab a download and find out.

HOLYHUNT Description

HOLYHUNT is a roguelike shooter game that unites the nostalgic and fun 8-bit aesthetic with modern and deep shooting mechanics. Make your way into the church hall to shoot and dash-holy-punch through different species of demons and bosses with unique mechanics that keeps challenging your abilities each run. Buy improvements and different bullets suited to exploit your enemies weakness and receive blessings from angels as you keep fighting to get even stronger. Trust your faith and keep shooting to save the world from the doomsday prophecy!

Neil Watton
Neil Wattonhttps://www.thexboxhub.com/
An Xbox gamer since 2002, I bought the big black box just to play Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. I have since loved every second of the 360's life and am now just as obsessed with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - mostly with the brilliant indie scene that has come to the fore. Gamertag is neil363, feel free to add me to your list.
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