Feels like i finally have a character i really resonate with

Rogue Flight

Different eras of gaming are defined by very particular types of game design. Early 1980s games were mostly “beat your score” contests if they were single player, usually going forever until you lost. Then games moved into short adventures with a clear ending, typically taking about a half hour to reach, provided one had the skills to reach it. Eventually, they evolved into super long adventures with save features, long cutscenes, long tutorials, complicated mechanics, upgrade systems and more.  As games grew larger, there seemed to be more of an attempt to give players value for their money. The indie scene, meanwhile, allowed for lower priced games to try different things, be they shorter experiences more in line with what games were like in the late 20th century, intensely personal experiences that reflect the creator’s personal tastes, broad nostalgia, or bold and experimental ideas that big companies wouldn’t touch.  Rogue Flight is a game that combines elements of modern game design with the basic shell of retro game design circa late 1980s/early 1990s. It contains gameplay elements of modern games but puts them in a short adventure which takes 20-60 minutes to blast through (not including cutscenes) while also adding in some innovations of its own.

But barely over a week since I over-hyped myself up for this game! It's time to climb into the Arrow and play Rogue Flight!

Publisher Perp Games and developer Truant Pixel have announced Rogue Flight, an arcade space combat game inspired by 80s and 90s anime. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam in late 2024.

Here is an overview of the game, via Perp Games:

About

Rogue Flight is a breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by the landmark style of 80s and 90s prestige anime. Traverse the Sol system and join a flight force voiced by a veteran cast, featuring Japanese talent from Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Naruto, and One Piece, and English voice talent featured in Overwatch, Fallout 76, League of Legends, and Marvel’s Avengers. Jump into true stylish arcade action with a huge host of spacecraft upgrades, game modes, and multiple narrative paths.

Story

It’s been three years since the world burned. It was ARGUS; the interstellar watchman system given control of the Solar Defense Force. In a secret facility deep beneath the surface of the Earth, the last vestiges of humanity prepare to launch a daring counterattack. Take control of an advanced light space fighter and face hordes of enemies in a last-ditch effort to destroy ARGUS and restore peace to the Sol system.

Key Features

Featuring a retro 80s to 90s analogue video art style inspired by the golden age of prestige anime.

Stylish high-speed arcade action set across nine unique stages spanning the Sol system.

Utilize incredible aerial acrobatic maneuvers coupled with a dizzying array of weapon types.

Experience a branching narrative path with multiple endings.

Choose from standard arcade and unlockable roguelite game modes which offer greater risks and even greater rewards.

Personalize your aircraft from over 100 unlockable liveries, as well as 24 badges with multiple color and style combinations.

Customize your loadout from over 40 unlockable aero designs and 40 unlockable weapons from multiple classes with upgradable attributes.

Featuring an original soundtrack featuring renowned video game sound design duo Fat Bard, additional music by Rinn, and an original opening theme with stunning vocals by J-Pop artist Itoki Hana.

Fully voiced in English and Japanese by veteran casts, including English talent from Fallout 76, Overwatch, League of Legends, and Marvel’s Avengers, and Japanese talent from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Sailor Moon, Naruto, and One Piece.

Unlockable extras, accolades and more.

Multiple difficulty levels for every player skill.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer