There is also a parrying mechanic system, for those wanting something a little more demanding. 25.Frameborder='0' allow='accelerometer autoplay clipboard-write encrypted-media gyroscope picture-in-picture' allowfullscreen> We'll see how it pans out when Conan Chop Chop releases for all systems on Feb. It's very easy to pick and play, and it seems like it will have enough variety to keep players busy for a long time. It might not be the first image that comes to mind when one thinks of Conan the Barbarian, but Conan Chop Chop has a lot of potential to be fun for fans of the franchise and those looking for an enjoyable co-op roguelike title. It also simplifies the roguelike gameplay by making everything easy to identify at a glance. I'm sure some people might consider it the antithesis of Conan the bulky and rude barbarian, but it fits for a fun and silly spin-off. It's simple, with bulky colorful bodies and heads and skinny stick figure arms and legs, but that gives the game a good sense of personality. Of course, the art style is the first thing you'll notice about the game. The game is somewhat less punishing in co-op mode, where more swords help to keep things under control. Each death slowly lets you gain 'experience,' which can let you unlock more things for future runs. Playing the game solo leads to a lot of deaths as you slowly face attrition from the swarms of adorable abominations that populate the land. The gameplay isn't exactly Dark Souls, but you'll want to be careful when and where you move.ĭespite its cute exterior, Conan Chop Chop is a roguelike, and that means it can be brutally punishing. The ground can make you slip or cause damage or have other effects. Strong armor and weapons may slow you down, while faster equipment leaves you more mobile but less defended. Equipment has a huge impact on your speed. Different weapons have different advantages and disadvantages, such as spears having a long but thin range and large swords hitting a wide area.Īlmost everything can influence how your characters move, so movement is a major part of Conan Chop Chop. For example, a villager in the first town gives you a dodge move, which lets you avoid damage, but spamming it too often can leave you vulnerable when you need it. There are upgrades down the line, but you'll have to encounter it first. You can move and attack, and initially, that's pretty much it. Eventually, you'll need to venture into the wild.Ĭombat, as expected, is straightforward. There's a wide selection of items, and it seems more are unlocked as you play (and die). Some things are straightforward (big sword does good damage), and there are passive bonuses, such as the ability to attract gold and loot from a distance. You begin in a village and have the chance to purchase some armor, equipment or items. Our demo allowed us some time with the early portions of the game. In a way, it's sort of like a randomized Zelda game. You (and up to three friends) must fight your way through adorable monsters and adorable villains to eventually slay the adorable wizard. You need to venture into multiple dungeons to get the ability to face the evil Toth-Amon. However, unlike Isaac, it isn't a (mostly) linear game. It resembles Binding of Isaac both in general art style and in the general gameplay. Beginning as what seemed to be an April Fool's joke, Conan Chop Chop is a bizarre comedy version of the classic adventurer and some of his allies, and what we've played of it seemed to be very charming.Ĭonan Chop Chop is a multiplayer roguelike that can be played by as many as four people. Conan Chop Chop is here to rectify that mistake. What Conan the Barbarian isn't known for is being adorable.

Conan the Barbarian is known for many things: hating wizards, saving scantily clad women, killing wizards, killing everything else, and generally being an unstoppable behemoth of death.

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