The Walking Vegetables

roguelike below average quality. Tried to like it, but can't

beautiful top down point and click shooter fun as hell nothing more to say

The Walking Vegetables, developed by Still Running and published by MG Publishing and Tagstar Games, is an energetic twin-stick shooter that fully embraces its absurd and whimsical premise. In a world overrun by mutant, hostile vegetables, players take control of a lone hero tasked with battling through wave after wave of bizarre enemies. The game combines fast-paced action with roguelike elements, presenting procedurally generated levels, randomized power-ups, and a constantly evolving battlefield. Its over-the-top concept is supported by gameplay that is simple to pick up yet challenging to master, creating a mix of chaotic fun and strategic decision-making. Gameplay centers on twin-stick shooting mechanics, allowing players to move and fire independently in a fluid and responsive manner. Weapons and power-ups are scattered throughout each level, giving players opportunities to upgrade their arsenal and experiment with different strategies. The lack of a reloading mechanic ensures that the action flows continuously, keeping players engaged in near-constant combat. While the game’s mechanics are straightforward, the combination of roguelike randomness and enemy variety ensures th…

+Some player choice -Looks pretty bad -Limited to FullHD and 60Hz -Spawning enemies -Different areas, navigating feels like a chore - open world with some buildings you can enter, but cleared buildings show similar to non-cleared ones -> entering will change area = annoyance = Disappointed. Since I wouldn't recommend such game for myself, I won't do it to you either.

It is a really short game. You wave-clear certain locations to unlock the boss battle, beat it and beat all the three stages. It is really barebones as a game of this genre. The last boss's second form (from Dragon Fruit to Dragon Spider) had an annoying, difficult-to-avoid chasing pattern. It is possible to beat the game in 15 minutes or less if you know what you are doing. You probably do not want to spend a lot on such a short game. You have to do extra locations to make it last more than an hour and the reason you probably have to do it is to grind for more ammo. Some weapons have such a poor ammo economy that they are not worth using (Tommy Gun).

This game rocks!