Ambidangerous
Paul Bischoff · 2019 · Indie, Controller, Top-Down Shooter, Pixel Graphics, Retro
PC
Positive100% · 13
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About Ambidangerous
Ambidangerous is a top-down shooter that puts your ambidexterity to the test. Simultaneously control two elite soldiers as you fight your way through four randomized areas, five unique bosses, and a dozen enemy types. Take the challenge alone or share the controller with a friend for co-op play.
You play as Amy and Dexter, two elite soldiers on a mission to rescue the rest of their unit after crash landing on a remote island research facility. A strange aura emanating from the island has turned the its residents into violent monsters, both organic and mechanical.
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Ambidangerous is a game about ambidexterity (using both left and right hands), so enemies and weapons are designed with two-handed play in mind. However, you can opt to play in Amputee Mode, which lets you progress through the game with just one hand. Perfect if you're missing a hand, sipping a beer, or holding a baby.
IMPORTANT: This game uses a special control scheme that requires an Xbox-style (X-input) gamepad with two joysticks. It cannot be played with a keyboard and mouse.
You play as Amy and Dexter, two elite soldiers on a mission to rescue the rest of their unit after crash landing on a remote island research facility. A strange aura emanating from the island has turned the its residents into violent monsters, both organic and mechanical.
- Control two soldiers simultaneously--one with each hand
- Want to play with a friend? No problem. Couch co-op is supported with one or two controllers.
- 7 different weapons
- 4 randomized levels, completed in any order you wish
- 5 unique bosses, each challenges your ambidexterity in a different way
- 4 unlockable perks
- Original soundtrack by Reed Russel full of absolute bangers
- 100% original pixel art
- Feeling hardcore? Put your ambidextrous skills to the test in the perma-death Speedrun Mode
- Inspired by games like The Binding of Isaac, Hotline Miami, and the original Legend of Zelda
https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1077420/extras/ambidangerous_coop_gif.gif
Ambidangerous is a game about ambidexterity (using both left and right hands), so enemies and weapons are designed with two-handed play in mind. However, you can opt to play in Amputee Mode, which lets you progress through the game with just one hand. Perfect if you're missing a hand, sipping a beer, or holding a baby.
IMPORTANT: This game uses a special control scheme that requires an Xbox-style (X-input) gamepad with two joysticks. It cannot be played with a keyboard and mouse.
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What Steam players say
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If you are looking for a game to challenge your coordination this is the one for you. A very challenging game that is surprisingly addictive. Great game from this first time developer. I can't wait to see what's next!3 found this helpful
Have found this game after "Ambidextro". Can not really call it a game overall - it's rather pet-project made for some practice. I would say - it should be free due to 45 minutes of gameplay (probably part of this time was AFK as well), but its price is more then decomratic for this experience - so probably ok. To sum up: 1. Not bad 1 hour experience. 2. Be aware - it's very-very short.1 found this helpful
A fun game that will rewire your brain! Hats and Hand Grenades uses the simple, but infrequently used, game mechanism of moving each joystick as two independent characters. A quick tutorial at the start of the game incrementally introduces you to the mechanics while keeping your brain on its toes as you learn the ins-and-outs of game play. Ambidangerous even provides the option of adding an additional player via a shared or separate remote system. A wonderful game with a nostalgia-inducing soundtrack that takes you back to the simpler days of Tetris and Bomberman.1 found this helpful
If you are looking for a challenge you will enjoy this game. As you maneuver through this 2D world, it feels like a puzzle trying to figure out the best methods to use two character simultaneously during certain bosses and with certain weapons. It is completely unique in that way and unlike most games I have played before. Positives: - The Bosses are difficult to beat and all require a unique offensive approach to defeat them. - Weapon selection; there are a lot of weapons to pick up that are fun to play with, that work well against certain enemies, and that match your specific play style. - Levels; A variety of different environments processed with rng. - Gameplay; unique as stated above and fun to figure out (though it isn't for the feint of hear). - Enemies; you can see a trend here, a lot of variety. Many enemies to kill in various ways. - Graphics; depending on what you like, but the 2D top down style is well thought out and works nicely with the dual character mechanics Negatives: -Although I think the game is worth what it costs, it is a short game depending on your abilities. It took me an hour, but I played it for a few minutes during the development stage and have th…1 found this helpful
A unique game with a dope soundtrack. I enjoyed the creative obstacles, levels, and bosses. Really excited to see what this developer comes up with next.1 found this helpful
Nice classic top-down twin-stick shooter. Classic as in very low-res pixel art. The actual twin-stick mode is hard as nails, but thankfully there is an 'amputee' mode that will offer a more approachable experience to start with - even if you do still have both hands!
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