Assault Android Cactus has been in the works for quite some time, originally going on the expo circuit in Fall / Autumn 2013. It's an intense twin-stick shooter from Witch Beam, a small team of experienced developers based in Australia.
Way back in September 2013 we gave some hands on impressions from the early access PC Steam version, and have been playing it regularly since. It's evolved a fair amount - the core game is essentially unchanged, but the visual style has certainly evolved along with an overhaul of new stages and a notable change to the structure of the campaign.
After over 18 months of tweaks and updates Witch Beam is clearly ready to commit to a final version, now confirming that the title will come to the Wii U eShop this summer - it'll also be released on PS4, Vita and have a full launch on PC. There are multiple characters - each with different weapon sets - and local co-op is supported for up to four players.
The latest trailer is below - are you tempted to grab this on Wii U?
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Looking forward to it. Let's hope for good performance on the wii u version.
OH HELL YES!!!
YUM
YAAAAY! Finally! I can't wait to get this.
I played this at PAX South and it is a blast to play with friends! Will definitely be picking this up.
Definitely getting it. Looks frantic and colorful and awesome.
Looks fun. keeping my eye on it
We'll sell you the whole chair, but you'll only need the edge!
Looks like it might be quite fun! I'll put it on the watch list.
Yeah, I am interested. Kinda looks like a Shin'en game.
Could probably use a few more bullets flying around on screen.
This looks great fun lets hope the wii u version is more than just a maybe.
This looks awesome! If reviews are generally positive this is a purchase for me
Looks frantic and insane.
GETTING IT.
Oh yeah I remember this. Couldn't wait to play it when I first heard about it a year ago, then it just disappeared in the fog. Talk about out of sight, out of mind. Summer is looking nice.
I remember this! I saw someone showing it off a while ago...it looked pretty fun! Hopefully I can pick it up.
I played it at PAX but that felt like forever ago. It was actually really fun with 4 people. If the price is right, might be a day one purchase.
4 player co-op. Yep. I'm in.
You had me at "Twin stick".
Of course. It looked great first time around, but wow! All the additions since the last time I saw it! Were there always voice actors? A proper level select? Oh my goodness, what an amazing way to announce the final release. So stoked.
I havent heard about this in a good while, thought the WiiU release was cancelled for sure. Still interested in picking up a copy.
Phew, the game looks hella fun at 60fps
I'll give them that they know how to market, the "Cactus" part got me here.
And now I'm sold, grrrrr...
It's about time!! While it's not the King of twin stick shooters I'm down for day one!
Btw that king would be Robotron 2084!! Still an amazing intense game to this day!!
Wow... Just, wow! On my list.
@joey302 and the winner of today's most truthful post... @Joey302! Robotron... Good times, good times.
@Platypus101 dude I tell ya that game still to this day makes my palms sweaty!!! In my top 25 all time favorites list!! I wish Warner bros would put that and other midway classics on wii u!! That would be beast!!!
I actually read this article and saw the video about an hour ago, but I just now slacked my jaw off my keyboard and popped my eyes back into my skull. I am definitely on board with this, and I don't generally like 'bullet hell' games. I love the character the, um, characters have.
Been stoked for this ever since PAX East 2014! This is gonna be a good summer of gaming on my WiiU
This looks fantastic! Can't wait to give it a download!
Looks very cool and well put together but it's a little bit TOO hectic and "bullet hell" for my particular tastes.
Well, well. The more shoot-em-ups on my gaming systems, the better. I could do without all the talking, but apparently, the gameplay is good enough that that won't matter.
Cool I hope we get even more twin stick shooters. The one with the robots that destroyed all humanity that came out a few weeks ago(just home fron work, tired I can'r remember the name) rekindled my love for them.
Well IDK, the Typelogo and font looks like they stripped down pieces of influence from Metroid and did an typical anime shoot out thingy.
Holy snot! O_O That gameplay trailer was amazing! I wouldn't mind getting this full price as long as it's reasonable.
WANT!
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