Devilated

Devilated is a timeslowing, monster blasting, boomer shooter with RPG pretensions, buckets of blood and a dose of ultraviolence developed by Trunka, a game developer from Vietnam. The game was released on 30th January 2021. After brutally tortured in hellbent prison, you must find a way to escape the labyrinth with hordes of demons.

## Story

After enduring relentless torment in the sinister depths of the hellbent prison, one must muster the strength and strategy to navigate through a treacherous labyrinth looming with legions of malevolent demons. The air is thick with an oppressive aura, and the distant echoes of demonic roars amplify the gravity of the journey. In this infernal trial, survival hinges not only on physical prowess but also on the shrewdness to outsmart the diabolical entities lurking around every shadowed corner. As one treads cautiously through this abyss, the journey becomes a test not just of endurance, but of the indomitable spirit required to overcome the darkness that seeks to consume the very essence of one's soul.

## Gameplay

Dive deep into the intricate world of Devilated, with an impressive 30 labyrinthian levels that test your skill. As you navigate these challenges, prepare to confront 30 insane bosses, each more formidable than the last. Arm yourself with a staggering arsenal that includes over 100 weapons, along with around 70 unique items.

Enhance your combat prowess with abilities such as bullet time, swift dashing, and the exhilarating dual-wielding feature. Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, expect a sprawling playtime ranging from 20 to a whopping 60 hours, with or without the enthralling New Game + mode. Dive into the rich tapestry of a classic RPG inventory system, complete with the innovation of rotatable items.

## Development

Devilated starts its journey on January 29th 2021 when Trunka released a trailer for Devilated available on Early Access . According to an article by Hardcore Gamers, the game is bastard child of boomer shooters and RPGs . Prior to 0.9 game update, Trunka has been looking for publishing deal and announced its statement on July 16th 2021, not long after on September 1st 2021 Trunka announced a publishing deal with Neon Doctrine and will be bringing the game to The Indie House event 2021.

Trunka has also pushed an update revamping its combat and quality of life improvements .The game has many times released updates during Early Access stage, one of the highlighted update is "Great Earl of Hell" or 0.9 update as the game expands its lore, revamps gameplay and combat actions, modding support alongside with fully voiced protagonist by Gianni Matragrano .

## Trivia

* According to Neon Doctrine press release, the game is a hybrid RPG boomer shooter.

## Official Links

* Devilated Steam Page
* Devilated Official Website
* Trunka Twitter
* Trunka YouTube
* Neon Doctrine Official Facebook
* Neon Doctrine Official Twitter
* Neon Doctrine Official YouTube

## References

1. ↑ [1] "Devilated is here..." via @\_Trunks\_st on Twitter.com
2. ↑ [2] HardcoreGamers.com article "Embrace Hyperviolence in Devilated — The Bastard Child of Boomer Shooters and RPGs" written by mafia97
3. ↑ [3] Steam announcement "Neon Doctrine cooperation, The Indie House, and Update V0.8.12" written by Trunka
4. ↑ [4] Steam announcement "Major Update 0.9 - Out Now" written by Trunks