Time Survivors

Polish your pistols, get your togas, shine your swords - developer Lunar Chili opens mythical portals to history’s highlights in Time Survivors, a frenetic roguelike starring legendary figures from across eras. This eccentric arcade adventure equips the likes of Gandhi, Annie Oakley and iconic geniuses with outrageous abilities against dinosaurs, aliens and monsters through time-shifting stages.

Einstein unloads black hole blasts in disco dystopias as ninja lords slice cyborg sentries, weaving utterly absurd historical tapestries region after region. It’s the strangest history lesson in recent memory for casual and hardcore fans alike!

A Temporal Royal Battle Royale

Time Survivors crams an ensemble cast of cross-era figures like evolutionist Darwin, revolutionary Napoleon and extraterrestrial Oodakar into its chaotic timestream, each packing signature powers changing core gameplay styles dramatically. Zap zombie armies as Tesla channels lightning while tactically twisting gravity as Einstein - each era-spanning champion plays uniquely amidst the over-the-top action.

Yet their trademark abilities also impact tactical approaches across the frenzied side-scrolling battlegrounds. For example, Samurai princess Oda Nobunaga unleashes fleet ninja strikes and slashes for aggressive offense but remains vulnerable at range. Conversely, Cleopatra trades speed for serpentine shielding and venomous attacks to control zones. There’s pros and cons tailoring gameplay to the dozens of legendary secretaries and soldiers. Fortunately, certain levelling and upgrade paths provide ample space to customize base stats and specials, supercharging favorites over hours of cataclysmic clashes!

Timeless Armageddon

Once selected, temporally displaced teams tear across five distinct time periods battling mythic creatures, overcome challenging bosses and punishing hazards all while collecting valuable weapons and gear to turn the tide. Medieval archer Robin Hood dispatches ancient aliens in the future while Gandhi bops champagne-sipping business executives amidst dystopian disco backdrops - it’s a manically remixed highlight reel of antiquity’s most iconic individuals against fittingly surreal enemies.

Yet part of Time Survivors’ lasting appeal comes from just how different each run feels. Similar to games like Vampire Survivors, each time you play feels completely unique. Frayed deserts or neon rooftops may recycle after death but remixed stage layouts keep geography fresh. What’s more varied loot pools containing over 500 offensive and defensive relics to swap between alter approach and playstyle dramatically. Fearlessly blast foes with the deadly Excalibur or adopt more calculated hit-and-run tactics equipped with ranged elemental armaments, regenerative goods and shield-boosting armor. There’s astonishing diversity run after run.

Review: 9/10

What truly cements longevity for history buffs and roguelike fans alike are the extensive meta-progression features. Veterans can pour valor and treasure won into the Temporal Hub, enhancing attributes or unlocking powerful perk combinations tailored towards certain characters.

By rewarding knowledge and strategy over blind luck alone, Time Survivors separates itself from crowded roguelike peers. Developer Lunar Chili truly forged a fresh formula and premise here worthy of academic praise! Students playing hooky for these mythic history escapades will be worth the laughs.

Pros:

• Creative legendary roster with varied abilities
• 500+ humorously anachronistic weapons
• Robust cross-era skill tree

Cons:

• Some repetitive backdrop settings
• Steep difficulty spikes