Gravelord a New Boomer Shooter With a Twist of Dark Humor

Gravelord Mixes Boomer-Shooter Speed With Dark Fantasy Humor

GRAVELORD, a boomer shooter that merges the frantic action of Doom and Quake with RPG-inspired systems. Launching later in 2024, the game brings fast-paced, gory chaos laced with macabre humor to fans old and new.

Meet Queedo the Gravedigger

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Players step into the heavy boots of Queedo the Gravedigger, an oafishly strong yet dim-witted hero wielding the Total Uber Shovel. Armed with this absurd yet deadly weapon, Queedo fights hordes of dark minions while delivering snarky, funeral-themed one-liners that lighten the grim battlefield.

Tarot Cards and Strategy

A unique Tarot Card system sets GRAVELORD apart from its retro inspirations. Players unlock and combine cards to gain new powers, allowing for experimentation with different builds and play styles. This feature adds tactical depth to the otherwise frenzied combat loop.

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Build, Share, and Replay

The game also comes with a robust level editor, giving players the ability to design custom maps and even entire episodes. Community-created content ensures GRAVELORD will continue to thrive with endless replayability long after the main campaign is complete.

GRAVELORD

Release: 2024 (planned)

Genre: Boomer Shooter, Action FPS, Indie

Developer / Publisher: Fatbot Games

Platforms: PC (Steam)

About Fatbot Games

Based in Bratislava, Slovakia, Fatbot Games was founded by industry veterans Tibor Repta and Matej Zajačik. With decades of combined experience at studios like Activision and Illusion Softworks, the team previously delivered the critically praised Vaporum: Lockdown. With GRAVELORD, they aim to revive the glory days of retro shooters with modern twists.

Final Thoughts

GRAVELORD isn’t just a tribute to 90s boomer shooters, it mixes that retro structure with its own hero, Tarot Card system, and level editor. Watch for its planned Steam release and shovel-powered carnage.