The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a colorful twin-stick shooter for quick runs or couch co-op, Relic Hunters Zero delivers lively gunplay and a lot of charm for its size. Players seeking deep roguelite variety or a long campaign may find its repetition arrive quickly.
What it does best
Fast, tactical shooting with satisfying weapon variety
A charming cartoon look with instant personality
Local co-op that turns the shooting into shared chaos
What might put you off
Short and repetitive campaign
Limited multiplayer and uneven controller support
The setup
What you are walking into
Relic Hunter Zero is a free to play open source game. You start with 2 characters and can unlock 4 others through gameplay. The game consists of 4 areas with 3 stages each followed by a checkpoint and then a boss battle. "Bounty" you collect from defeating enemies remains through all runs and can be used to by items from checkpoints to permanently add them to your starting base for later runs. The 8 relics in the game are each broken into 3 parts. They can be found at the end of a stage randomly or bought from a checkpoint. Only 3 relics can be active at the same time.
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