If there's one thing the Dreamcast does well, it's shmups - and Hucast Games has produced some of the best in recent times. After the success of both Dux and Redux, a sequel was always going to be an option and Hucast have confirmed that Redux 2 is indeed in development. In a post on their blog, Hucast revealed gameplay details along with some artwork and alpha screens, which we're sure you'll agree look pretty damn nice.
As well as featuring a brand new ship, Hucast posted the following:
As well as featuring a brand new ship, Hucast posted the following:
"After the colourful DUX and its dark themed remake Redux, it’s time for a proper sequel with new player ships and tons of new weapons.
Redux 2 is an original Sequel to Redux and it will feature 7 incredible stages themed from temple ruins Tech vaults and you will even enter a worm hole and discover new alternative dimensions."
- Hucast Games
I've personally been enjoying a lot of side-scrolling shooter action on both the Dreamcast in the form of Sturmwind, and on the PS Vita in the form of Soldner-X 2 in recent weeks so the news of a sequel to Redux interests me greatly. Even more so after seeing how good the alpha screens look. Obviously, graphics don't make a game, but they certainly help - and Redux definitely looks the part.
Along with The Ghost Blade, Hucast now has two shooters heading our way, and this makes the indie scene an even more exciting proposition for Dreamcast owners. The game only has a vague release date of 2016 so far, but this is one we will be keeping an eye on.
Be sure to head over to Hucast Games for more information on Redux 2.
