And All Would Cry Beware!

About

You’re chased through ruined LA by a rogue gang with no exit in sight. A hidden lab’s portal offers a desperate escape to an alien world of overgrown jungles, toxic swamps, and labyrinthine caves. Armed with basic gear, you navigate this hostile environment shooting hostile creatures while scavenging upgrades to access restricted zones. The map opens gradually as you unlock movement abilities and weapons, revealing clues about the expedition that vanished here decades earlier. Exploration drives progression, with backtracking rewarding new paths and hidden lore. The game balances 90s-era run-and-gun action with Metroidvania-style exploration. Its synth-heavy soundtrack and retro pixel art evoke classic adventures, while environmental storytelling hints at the lost team’s fate. Players report a satisfying mix of combat and discovery, though some note the learning curve steepens in later acts. With 8, 10 hours of content and a 78% positive rating on Steam, it’s a niche pick for fans of methodical shooters with a dash of sci-fi mystery.

Storyline

Pursued through the ruined streets of Los Angeles, harried by a roving Kill Gang, perhaps it was simple survival instinct that drove you to seek shelter. But perhaps it was Fate which drove you to seek shelter in the offices of Wayfarer Inc. In their subterranean laboratories, you discover a machine which opens up a portal to another world. Wayfarer had just had enough time to send one expedition thought the gate before they had evacuated. Seeking escape from the Kill Gang beating down the doors, you activate the device, open the portal, and step through... You are greeted by a lush and dangerous world of verdant forest and acid lakes, rocky crags and networks of caves. Up on a high plateau, you see a geodesic dome shimmering under a pink sky. Perhaps if you can reach it, you may find the first expedition... or at least find out what became of them.