Acclaim and solo developer Rowan Edmondson have released a free demo for Ground Zero Hero. For this occasion, they also prepared a special gameplay trailer, featuring the insane atmosphere of the game and a dynamic gameplay showcase. The project offers another take on the horde survival roguelike, bringing a vibrant visual style to the table. The game features hand-drawn art inspired by The Simpsons and Rick and Morty.
Ground Zero Hero invites players to explore the Doomsday Desert wasteland, haunted by mutants. Players absorb remains from defeated mutated enemies to stack mutations and build powerful combinations with each run. The game blends bullet hell combat, roguelite progression, and survival mechanics. The demo includes 14 of the game’s 19 total mutations (five available at start, nine unlockable through progression). Each mutation has a “bonkers” form that can be discovered within the demo. The progress carries over to the full release.
Key Game Features
- Mutation System: Players stack mutations and combine abilities. Run outcomes vary based on choices and combinations.
- Horde Survival: Players face waves of mutated enemies. Wave difficulty increases over time.
- Progression: Resources collected from enemies and safes are used to unlock and upgrade abilities across multiple progression paths.
- Content: 60+ enemy types, multiple biomes with environmental hazards, 60 challenges, and an Endless Mode.
- Dynamic: Fast-paced runs designed for repeat play. Dark humor and chaotic tone.
Ground Zero Hero launches this summer on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
