Disaster Arms is a run-and-gun boss rush set in a futuristic world on the brink of dystopia. Players take control of Geverel, a rogue soldier created in the labs of KaiserCorps - Earth's leading force of weapons and robotics technologies. Fueled by anger towards his cruel creator - the disillusioned and eccentric scientist Mildred Bahn, - Geverel makes a beeline towards KaiserCorps, taking down a host of alien experiments and former comrades standing in his way.
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Unlike many modern homages to the 16-bit era of action platformers, Disaster Arms uses a short-form structure inspired by arcade titles. Players take on 30 bosses in a gauntlet, fighting back with 4 rapid-fire shot types, a punch attack that converts enemy bullets into fuel for your super meter, and a devastating invincible Ignition Dash. Additional movement abilities such as running across ceilings and locking your aim direction while moving lead to highly technical fights with a Bullet Hell-meets-Street-Fighter flavor. The game’s artstyle features bold cel-shaded colors and rough outlines meant to emulate a teenager’s sketchbook.
Game developer PD_CGT previously created Cycle Chaser H-5, an old-school shoot-em-up with a unique meter bombing mechanic, and SomnaBuster, a 2D platformer set in a fantasy dreamworld. They cite Treasure Co. Ltd games like Gunstar Heroes, Alien Soldier, & Sin & Punishment as inspirations for their maximalist setpieces and mechanics.
Keep an eye out for Disaster Arms when it launches on October 3rd, 2025 for $9.99 USD. You can wishlist the title or download a 6-boss demo from the game's Steam page. The final version will also support English, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese text.
Wishlist Disaster Arms @ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3462730/Disaster_Arms__Impact_Project_BAHN/
Follow developer PD_CGT @ https://pd-cgt.carrd.co/