Arson & Plunder: Unleashed

Arson & Plunder: Unleashed is a 2D arcade beat ’em up in which an elf and an orc fight through enemies in a humorous adventure. In Story mode, you switch between the two characters as you take on more than 25 missions across five difficulty levels. You can also play co-op with a squad of up to four players, or test your endurance in Endless mode, fighting growing numbers of enemies in a dedicated dungeon.

Story

The orcs and elves of the Loidar wood have been at war for ages. When humans invade to take the woodland’s natural resources, the two peoples agree to a truce and plan to defeat the human captain. Their target is protected by a magic shield, so the warriors must use the Milius stone, which connects a cave near the forest’s edge to another near human territory.

The elves send Arson, known as Tinargey (Eternal Fire Star), a skilled warrior who practices the ancient art of Fire Mastery. The orcs send Vrok Plunder, a berserker who wields a large battle axe. Each enters a different cave, but they reach the stone at the same time. The magic intended for one traveler fuses them into a single body inhabited by both warriors; they learn to summon one another’s body when needed.

Together, they cross a partly deforested wood and a village, then head into the mountains to defeat the sorcerer who shielded the human territory. With help from the orcs and elves, they storm the castle and confront the human captain in the palace’s highest tower. The wood is safe afterward, but Arson and Vrok remain fused. They set out for the unnamed lands in search of wizards powerful enough to undo the spell.

Modes and combat

Story mode includes interactive environments, tougher enemies as the journey progresses and challenging boss fights. Its five difficulty levels and ability to switch between Arson and Vrok at any time shape the campaign’s fights.

In co-op mode, you can form a squad of up to four players and take on the adventure together. Endless mode takes place in a dedicated dungeon, where increasingly numerous enemies test how long you can survive.

Visuals

The game uses a 2D comic art style, with 2D visuals and interactive scenarios.