Laser Guy, an Anti-Shooter Where You Blast Lasers in the Office, Draws Attention
The game's viral moment on Reddit and the developer's explicit link between wishlists and development speed give a clear signal of how indie visibility can directly shape a project's timeline.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
Indie studio Point N' Sheep's 'Laser Guy' is gaining traction on social media. The twin-stick anti-shooter casts players as a stressed game developer who fires laser beams from their eyes and must escape an office without hitting colleagues. A Japanese release is planned.
Point N' Sheep, the studio behind the well-received ronin game 'Bloodless', has a new title drawing eyes. 'Laser Guy' is a twin-stick anti-shooter: the player character is a game developer who, under stress, uncontrollably fires laser beams from his eyes. The goal is to navigate a cramped office without hitting any colleagues. Furniture can be used as shields, beams can be reflected off surfaces, and laser-driven devices can be activated. Mistakes send the player back to the start of the room.
The developer posted the game on Reddit, where it received over 2,000 upvotes. Commenters praised the concept and expressed interest. The game originated as a submission to the GMTK Game Jam 2020, where it was one of the top-rated entries. The original jam version is free on itch.io. The Steam release is in development, and the developer stated they aim to release a Japanese version. They also noted on the Steam page that more wishlists will speed up development.
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