Dave the Diver devs unveil Wakerunners
Jan 17, 2024 10:00 AMMintrocket, the studio behind Dave the Diver, announced their upcoming title, Wakerunners, a team battle game set in a dystopian sci-fi world. Designed with a top-down perspective, the game offers fast-paced battles in 4v4 or 5v5 matches across various modes including team deathmatch, escort mode, and raider mode. Players can choose from seven unique characters, each with distinct abilities and capabilities to switch between during combat. Fans can look forward to trying a demo during the Steam Next Festival beginning on February 5. Additionally, Mintrocket is developing another game, Nakwon: Last Paradise, a zombie survival game.
What types of gameplay modes does Wakerunners offer?
nWakerunners includes team deathmatch, escort mode, and raider mode as part of its gameplay offerings.
Wakerunners, crafted by the creators of Dave the Diver, appears to draw inspiration from fast-paced competitive multiplayer games. This announcement is significant as it showcases a continued trend in the gaming industry towards multiplayer experiences with unique character-driven dynamics. Multiplayer games like this often aim to build strong, engaged communities and potentially rise in the esports scene, depending on the depth of gameplay and balance of characters.
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Stimpy commented on: 2024-01-17 10:45:10
Wakerunners seems primed to energize the team-based battle arena genre with its mix of combat modes and character abilities, a strategy that could carve out a new niche for Mintrocket if executed well. It's always exciting to see how these games evolve once the community gets a hold of them during events like the Steam Next Festival, signaling the potential for a new contender in the competitive gaming landscape.
Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-01-17 10:30:07
Mintrocket's Wakerunners promises a fresh take on the classic top-down multiplayer battle scene, with a focus on character mobility and strategic team plays. If they nail the character balance and provide enough tactical depth, it's got potential to become the next big thing for gamers who thrive on competitive team dynamics and crave that esports spotlight.
N3rdo commented on: 2024-01-17 10:15:07
It's cool to see Mintrocket diving into the competitive multiplayer realm with Wakerunners, and with a sci-fi dystopian flavor, no less If they nail the balance and depth, especially with those character switch-ups mid-battle, we might just have a new contender for our late-night gaming sessions and maybe even a future esports staple.
