Twin Stick Heroes

Twin Stick Heroes is a local multiplayer game where an oddball group of heroes fight in fast matches. You choose a hero, weapon and abilities, then use items and the match settings to shape your approach. Winning can depend on creative use of the tools available, not just quick aim.

Heroes and combat

The game has 19 heroes, each with a distinct weapon or ability focused on a particular playstyle. You can snipe across the map with a bow and arrow, fight at close range with a dart gun, lay traps or hide in plain sight as Ghost. Movement is crisp and aiming is precise, while the core fighting mechanics are accessible to new players and offer depth for experienced twin-stick shooter players.

Game modes

Twin Stick Heroes includes three modes:

• Elimination: earn kills; being the last player standing is not the goal.
• Control point: hold zones to score the most points.
• Cash grab: collect the most cash to win.

Items and arenas

Items interact with one another and can sometimes directly counter each other. The game also has weapon pickups, and its item switch room lets you review items or disable some to suit your preferences. The description lists 33 items as planned for release.

Matches take place across six planets, where hazards can include heat waves, item rain and gigantic meteor showers. You can turn weather off, and toggle individual items and gameplay mechanics on or off to customize matches.