Nuclear Throne 2015

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A mutant fights through a post apocalyptic wasteland to reach the titular Nuclear Throne, in this roguelike top down shooter with bullet hell elements from the Dutch studio Vlambeer. Each character has different abilities, such as Crystal, who can turn into a gem that reflects bullets, and more are unlocked by reaching certain areas. Levels, enemies, weapons and perks are generated anew on every run, and dying means starting again from the first floor. You can carry two guns at once and switch between them, from simple revolvers to toxic crossbows. Bosses such as Big Bandit and Big Dog appear on certain floors. After the end the game loops with more enemies. Daily and weekly runs are score based with online leaderboards. Because dying sends you back to the first floor, every run is still a fresh attempt.