Deathwave

Deathwave is an arcade shooter in which you fight hordes of fantastical enemies with futuristic guns and magic. Its “Old School” FPS Arcade gameplay takes inspiration from Doom, Quake, Duke Nukem and Serious Sam. Gunplay and movement are central: enemies are numerous and smart, so you need to use your weapons cleverly to avoid defeat.

Spells and guns

You choose spells to use alongside an arsenal of science-fiction weapons, including laser guns, pistols and shotguns. For example, you can freeze enemies with an ice spell and attack them while they cannot move, or hit them with a fireball. The range of weapons and spells supports different playstyles, which are balanced so you can choose how to fight.

Enemies and bosses

The game launches with four enemy classes: skeletons, knights, mages and cyborgs. Each class has several types. Skeletons, for example, can carry swords or guns and wear different kinds of armor, while spellcasters vary according to the element of their magic.

A boss round occurs every several rounds. The game launches with three bosses: the Necromancer, the Lord Knight and the Archmague. Each has a distinct design and advanced AI for fighting you.

Rounds and scoring

The game records your performance after each game and gives you a scoreboard. You try to win as many rounds as possible while defeating high-level bosses.