[PC Windows][early 2000s] 2D side-on party shooter arena, local multiplayer

Platform(s): PC (Windows)

Genre: 2D side-on, platformer, party shooter arena, local multiplayer (up to 4 players)

Estimated year of release: Early to mid 2000s

Graphics/art style: 2D, cartoony, modern setting, pixel-art (don't remember how detailed, but I think it was not too pixely).

Notable characters: Four human players with basic character editor (memory fuzzy on that, it could have been four characters with preset colors, but I think you could at least choose their headgear/outfit). You could change their name from Player 1 - Player 4.

Notable gameplay mechanics: Map editor, several map choices, the levels were generally pretty vertical, maps included a city with buildings, a lab, sewers, a nuclear plant, and I think a castle and some wintery and island themed levels (not so sure on the latter three).

Each games lasts a few rounds, you spawn in a medium-sized arena with basic guns, you earn money in the 100s each round (and on kills) that let you buy better guns. There was loot randomly spawning around the map that gave you health, armor, and guns I think ? The weapons went from a handgun, to a SMG, a shotgun, and a rocket launcher. You could shoot through windows. Some levels had radioactive waste that could hurt you.

Other details: The game was indie, you could download it for free on the developer's website, it had an installer, it had a sequel eventually (I don't think the first one included the level editor yet). You could play up to four players locally with specific key bindings for each players.

Posted Sep 15, 2022, 1:03 PM UTC

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Holy shit. 1 other person knows... I've done scouring for the past hour or so looking for this and your post is about the closest thing. Seems like it's impossible to find it by search without knowing the name of the game. Seems like you're on the money with the description. I very distinctly remember the maps having a lot of verticality. Although, wasn't there some kind of account creation aspect and then you could play multiplayer and your username would be above your character. Or maybe it was just bots... Anyways, hopefully another one of us finds this thread and we can get the gaming closure we need.

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