Curses 'N Chaos

Curses 'N Chaos is a two-dimensional minimalistic action game for PC and PSV in which players fight subsequent waves of enemies. The title was developed by Tribute Games, an independent Canadian studio. The developer is well-known thanks to its award-winning and well-received games: Mercenary Kings and Wizorb. Both productions were inspired by classical 16-bit console bestsellers and tried to recreate their unique atmosphere. Curses 'N Chaos follows the same path, paying a tribute to many platformer games from arcade machines.

Mechanics

The gameplay formula of Curses 'N Chaos is incredibly simple. The entire game is set in a level that spans the entire screen. Subsequent waves of differently armed opponents and monsters, such as goblins, skeletons, orcs, and the like, appear on it, while the player assumes the role of a character that has to survive as long as possible under their onslaught. There are two different heroes to choose from: an arcane arts mistress and a fierce warrior. Both are different in terms of their fighting style.

We have a limited amount of time to eliminate each wave of enemies, and should we exceed it, our characters die. Defeated enemies drop items, which let us regenerate health and offer various bonuses, as well as coins. Between battles, we can visit the store where we can buy potions for the acquired money. The most expensive and powerful of them all allows us to fight the final boss.

Game modes

The game was designed with two-player cooperation in mind.

Technical aspects

Both the game’s graphics and music seem as if they were taken straight out of productions developed in the first half of the ‘90s or the late ‘80s. The style of Curses 'N Chaos for PC and PSV should therefore appeal to retro fans.

Last updated on 23 May 2014