Varion
Rundisc · 2018 · Action, Indie, Casual, 4 Player Local, Local Co-Op
PC
Positive100% · 19
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About Varion
Varion is a 3D arcade-action top-down “brawler”, featuring couch multiplayer battles for 1 to 4 players. Set in a futuristic universe, it allows the players to control robots fighting in a infinite amount of booby-trapped, procedurally generated arenas during restless, fast-paced battles.
Varion relies on a simple yet genuine key idea: to destroy his opponents, the player must use bounce shots (direct shots only stunning them), by taking advantage of an ever-changing environment. Ammo is limited, and must be reloaded by moving, in a dynamo-like principle, preventing players from camping.
Besides over-simplified dual-stick controls providing easy handling for any type of player, Varion offers advanced features such as the Dash move, counterattack, special actions and various powerups allowing skilled players to develop combat techniques based on quick reflexes, terrain analysis and gameplay mastering.
The Battle and Tournament modes are also enriched with a modular match configuration tool, offering numerous rules and options which will utterly change the battles' stake and experience. Besides usual presets, players can set their own fine tunings and create totally customized battles.
Finally, a solo/co-op Dungeon mode allows players to face hordes of increasingly dangerous bots in order to unlock new environments, sharpen their skills and beat their hi-scores.
FEATURES
- Original gameplay based on bounce shots: Take advantage of the walls to blast your opponents!
- Easy to learn, hard to master dual-stick gameplay that will suit every gamer types, from casual to hardcore.
- Fast-paced local battles for up to 4 players. Play solo or team up with your friends: 1v1v1v1, 2v2, 1v3, 1v1v2...
- Diversified booby-trapped environnements which won't give you a break: exploding electrodes, gas jets, rambling Minotaur, portals...
- A dash move to avoid enemy shots, throw them back, or push your opponents.
- Original dynamo-based reloading system: don't camp or you're dead!
- Deadly powerups to heat up the brawl: cluster shots, melee blades, IEM bombs and more.
- Hours of non-stop fun thanks to procedural stages and a highly customizable battle configuration tool.
- A solo/coop Dungeon mode including many challenges, exploration and looting.
MORE INFO
Varion relies on a simple yet genuine key idea: to destroy his opponents, the player must use bounce shots (direct shots only stunning them), by taking advantage of an ever-changing environment. Ammo is limited, and must be reloaded by moving, in a dynamo-like principle, preventing players from camping.
Besides over-simplified dual-stick controls providing easy handling for any type of player, Varion offers advanced features such as the Dash move, counterattack, special actions and various powerups allowing skilled players to develop combat techniques based on quick reflexes, terrain analysis and gameplay mastering.
The Battle and Tournament modes are also enriched with a modular match configuration tool, offering numerous rules and options which will utterly change the battles' stake and experience. Besides usual presets, players can set their own fine tunings and create totally customized battles.
Finally, a solo/co-op Dungeon mode allows players to face hordes of increasingly dangerous bots in order to unlock new environments, sharpen their skills and beat their hi-scores.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
What a unique idea for a party game, I bet this would be an absolute blast to play with friends, and I even had a great time fighting the CPU enemies. However, I did not think the robots that I could kill without bouncing my shot were very fun to fight, and I would have preferred having to bounce every single shot to get any kills. [b]FULL VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXfs6KlGUV8[/b]3 found this helpful
An amazing little indie gem. Tons of depth and lots of different ways to play this game with tons of options as well. It also offers PvP and Co-op with up to three friends! The game oozes quality and is loaded with content. An exceptional game and value, even at the full asking price here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn-5bGbZKVg Highly Recommended and made my "Zaxtors Discovered Hidden Gem" award!3 found this helpful
In my opinion, the controls on controller aren't very good, but it is a pretty fun game with friends.2 found this helpful
Very surprised the amount of content but not my kind of game.
Nice and original idea. Fun to play with friends !
Great couch co-op game. Painfully underrated, I wish more people knew about this game. And it's only 5 dollars!
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