Buckshot Roulette
| Buckshot Roulette | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Mike Klubnika |
| Publisher(s) | Mike Klubnika |
| Engine | |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Linux |
| Release | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Strategy, Horror, Retro |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Buckshot Roulette is a 2023 indie tabletop horror video game developed and published by Mike Klubnika on itch.io.[1] The game features point-and-click controls and retro-style graphics. It has been likened to Inscryption,[2] featuring gritty and industrial visuals instead. [3] Klubnika has also composed the game's soundtrack.[4]
Gameplay
The game involves the player playing a game of Russian roulette in an underground nightclub with a mysterious entity known as "The Dealer" (an AI), except that a 12-gauge shotgun is used instead of the traditional revolver. The game consists of three rounds at the beginning of which the Dealer loads the shotgun with a certain number of live shells and "blanks" in a random order. The player chooses to either shoot the Dealer or themselves; choosing the latter option with a blank in the chamber skips the Dealer's turn and the player gets another turn. A round is won when the player depletes the Dealer's hit points ("charges"). If the magazine is emptied and neither party has lost all their charges, the Dealer loads the shotgun again. Items are regularly given to both parties after the beginning of the second round, which can give an advantage to the user of the items.[2][5][4][6]
Reception
The game quickly gained popularity on TikTok as streamers started showcasing it, which subsequently led to increased popularity on YouTube.[1][4][5][7] It has gained praise for its similarity to Inscryption, with multiple reviewers commending the strategic element introduced by the game's item system.[2][3][5]
References
- ^ a b "Buckshot Roulette Garnering Attention -". mxdwn Games. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ a b c O'Connor, Alice (2024-01-04). "Inscryption meets Russian Roulette in this weird short horror game". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ a b Marshall, Cass (2024-01-09). "This indie game has you square off against a shotgun-wielding car dealer". Polygon. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ a b c Khan, Salman (2024-01-03). "Buckshot Roulette: A Dark Twist on Russian Roulette Gains Popularity". BNN Breaking. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ a b c "BUCKSHOT ROULETTE Is Taking The Spotlight On All Media". GameTyrant. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ published, Brendan Lowry (2024-01-10). "Is Buckshot Roulette on Xbox?". Windows Central. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Carcasole, David (2024-01-04). "Is Buckshot Roulette On PS5?". PlayStation Universe. Retrieved 2024-01-09.