Wasted
Jun 07, 2016 10 years ago
Kill, drink, and kill some more in Wasted, a roguelike post-apocalyptic pub crawler set in a lawless wasteland that lives and dies by the rules "Get wasted, or get wasted trying." When a thermonuclear blitzkrieg bereaves America of its greatest minds, the very hardiest specimens of humanity cling on to life. From the ashes of old America, a new world emerges, and an ersatz, post-apocalyptic, stillborn 80's continues indefinitely, populated entirely by the toughest, meanest, and outright dumbest of God's creations, the Wasters.
What it’s like
Wasted delivers a frantic, first-person roguelite experience set in a lawless, post-apocalyptic wasteland where the primary survival mechanic is intoxication. The premise casts you as one of the few surviving 'Wasters' navigating dangerous 'Coolers' to find booze, weapons, and armor. The tone is darkly comedic and irreverent, embracing a chaotic 'get wasted or get wasted trying' ethos. Gameplay revolves around fast-paced shooting and melee combat against mutated enemies, with progression driven by collecting alcohol to gain temporary mutational hangovers that alter your stats and abilities. Each run offers high replayability through randomized loot and enemy encounters. The atmosphere is gritty yet humorous, supported by a distinct visual style that blends retro-futurism with decay. While the narrative is minimal, serving primarily as a backdrop for the action, the writing injects personality into the world's absurdity. The experience is defined by its steep difficulty curve and addictive loop of risk versus reward.
Strong in CombatDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsAtmosphere / MoodExploration / WorldPacingProgression / Replayability
Keep in mind The game features a steep learning curve that may frustrate players who prefer accessible or casual roguelites; mastering the mechanics requires significant time investment. Additionally, while the visual style is distinctive, it lacks the graphical polish of modern AAA titles, relying on a stylized aesthetic rather than realistic rendering.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 07, 201610 years ago |
