Bashtronaut

Bashtronaut is an arena-based action game about ED-870, a Junior Eradicator at the “pest control” megacorp Invader-Be-Gone, Inc. He is trying to earn a promotion, something no employee in the Eradicators Division has achieved in ten years: every one has either died on the job or quit. You take on client contracts by fighting increasingly hostile invading forces in a series of distinct combat encounters.

Low-tech combat

The company’s “Oh no, Ozone!” green initiative bans weapons that generate contaminants, including Rayguns, Phaser Phlashes, Blaster Rifles and Beam Bangs. As an Eradicator, you use low-tech, blunted weapons during field Removals instead.

Contracts and advancement

After each client contract, you receive an employee Performance Appraisal. Exceptional performance earns bonus company credits, which you can spend on company-approved upgrades to improve your abilities as an Eradicator. The Eradicator Division has a 95% employee death rate; the Proofers Division’s rate is 98%.

Your mentor

Senior Eradicator ED-575, a company legend, takes ED-870 under his wing. Following his advice is presented as the quickest path to success. Management also sends words of inspiration directly to Eradicators when they consume company-approved performance-enhancing products in the field.