Tesla Force

Tesla Force: United Scientists Army

Release Date: November 19, 2020

Action, science fiction, roguelike, for 2 players, top-down, Cthulhu, indie games, co-op, shooters, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer

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Twin-stick shooter which is a continuation of Tesla vs. Lovecraft game. In Tesla Force: United Scientists Army from 10tons we take control of one of the four heroes who face the creatures from the horror novel. Apart from Nikola Tesla, the game features Mary Shelley, Maria Sklodowska-Curie and H.P. Lovecraft.

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Tesla Force: United Scientists Army is a sequel to 2018 Tesla vs. Lovecraft, the described twin-stick shooter was developed and released independent studio 10tons, whose portfolio includes such games as Neon Chrome, Jydge and Dysmantle.

Plot

Tesla Force: United Scientists Army takes us to an alternative reality, whose existence is threatened by creatures straight from the horror novels. Four heroes can face them; apart from the title character of Nikola Tesla, an eccentric inventor, the threat is faced by the writer H.P. Lovecraft, the famous scientist Maria Sklodowska-Curie and the writer Mary Shelley.

Mechanics

In Tesla Force: United Scientists Army the action is shown in top-down view. The game takes place on various maps, each of which is divided into a number of levels. The world is procedurally generated, so that every time we start playing, we have to face different challenges. During the game, we deal primarily with the elimination of hordes of opponents. There are several types of adversaries waiting to be beaten, which we defeat using a extensive arsenal of retro-futuristic weapons. In addition, on the battlefield we can make use of various gadgets and power-ups. As we progress, we also gain access to increasingly powerful perks that increase our combat potential.

Game modes

Although Tesla Force: United Scientists Army can be played solo, the title has been prepared primarily with local co-op mode in mind.

Technical aspects

Tesla Force: United Scientists Army features colorful graphics adopting a distinctive, cartoonish style; the locations are colorful, and grotesque opponents try to prevent us from reaching our objective.

Last updated on June 6, 2020

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Game is Recomended by 37% of Critics. There are 10 Critic Reviews.

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GameSpew: 8 / 10 by Kim Snaith

Needless to say, if you’re a fan of twin-stick shooters, Tesla Force is up there with the best of them. It wastes no time in throwing an overwhelming number of monsters at you, and to succeed you need to become a master of shooting, dodging, and collecting those mech parts. It’s simple, but it’s fun – and gunning down a full horde of nasties with a machine gun is oh so very satisfying.

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PlayStation Universe: 6.5 / 10 by Alan Strawbridge

Twin stick mayhem which pits your kick-ass scientists against hordes of beasts in a dreary procedurally generated underworld. Long stints reveal the repetitive nature of the maps and challenges, but grab a copy if you're up for some shallow bullet spraying for up to four buddies.

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Push Square: 5 / 10 by Brett Posner-Ferdman

Tesla Force is a bizarre amalgamation of ideas that never seem to really make much sense together. While science relies on experimentation, Tesla Force could really have used more time in the lab.

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