September 12, 2025 – New York, USA Vital Shell, the single-player survivors-like that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes, has released a demo disc, now live on Steam.
The Vital Shell Demo Disc arrives alongside a brand-new demo trailer, styled after fifth-gen console demo disc interfaces of the late 90s.
Vital Shell is a fantasy-mecha multi-directional shooter with the kinetic pulse of a '90s arcade game. Blending the look and feel of the PSX era with rogue-like progression, Vital Shell pits your fantasy-inspired mech against waves of enemies, building unique combinations of weapons, traits, and abilities as you advance.
KEY DEMO FEATURES:
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Play as the Paladin-inspired Koenig Shell
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Explore the first of five levels, Island Ruins
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Fast runs; 20 minutes to reach the level's boss
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7 upgradable weapons
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20 unlockable items and abilities
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Level up as you progress through waves
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Battle more than a dozen unique, uncanny enemy entities
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Select weapons, abilities, and traits between waves
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Socket weapons with gems to generate powerful effects
Play the Demo Disc here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3928280/Vital_Shell_Demo_Disc/
About MarvinWizard
Marvin Wizard, a New York-based solo developer, channels his passion for fifth-generation console aesthetics and tactile, arcade-style action in Vital Shell; his debut game.
Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1d_J7x3M2ppjwKDidZl6fTpD42UcOwRAK
Press Contact: vitalshellgame@gmail.com
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