Limited Run Games has made the announcement that the 16-bit retro-style action platformer Steel Assault will be the next game in line to have a physical distribution that is unique to the game. The start date for open pre-orders for the game is set for 17 February 2023 at 10 am Eastern Time (ET), and the price per standard copy will be $34.99 USD.
The original soundtrack, an acrylic standee, an art card set, and an enamel pin are some of the bonus items included in the Collector’s Edition bundle, which was also announced by the publisher. The price of the Collector’s Edition bundle is $74.99 USD.
About Steel Assault
In this throwback take on the action platformer genre, you’ll get to explore a post-apocalyptic version of the United States by punching, whipping, and ziplining.
You take on the role of Taro Takahashi, a member of the resistance who is on a mission of vengeance against the despot that rules over the ashes.
– Action-packed two-dimensional platforming featuring a dynamic, fluid sidescrolling battle system, a stylish moveset, and a large number of foes and bosses to confront
– A brilliantly fleshed-out science fiction environment, presented in rich pixel imagery, and accompanied by incendiary FM-synthesized melodies, all in the 16-bit post-apocalyptic manner.
– One of a Kind Action on the Zipline: A Modern Take on the Traditional Grappling Hook Mechanics, Which Allows for More Fun Movement Options
– A Throwback to Your Favorite Games: stage-based action that is exquisitely hand-crafted and has screen quality that is optimized for CRT gaming
