Snap the Sentinel

About

Snap the Sentinel throws down a pixelated gauntlet with fast paced first person shooting that channels 90s arcade energy. You play as a anthropomorphic turtle armed to the gills with chainguns and rockets as you storm through Conrad Ocean’s industrial wastelands. The controls prioritize quick movement and reflexes over cover mechanics letting you bounce between enemies in a chaotic dance of destruction. Single player campaigns alternate with co op and competitive multiplayer modes that keep the action fresh whether you’re teaming up or turning on each other. The game’s charm lies in its over the top story of a vengeful shark poisoning the oceans and its pixel art style that feels ripped from a Genesis cartridge. Community reviews highlight the addictive multiplayer loops and the absurdity of turtle vs shark warfare. With 20 levels of escalating carnage and unlockable weapons it’s a throwback shooter that feels surprisingly polished for an indie title. The co op mode in particular shines as a chaotic party staple where teamwork and mayhem go hand in hand.

Storyline

Conrad Ocean was once the most powerful shark below sea level. As heir to the Ocean family fortune, he had fame, influence, and practically anything else he wanted. That is, until that fateful day when he was exiled from the seven seas. Bitter and vengeful, he began to use his fortune for evil. Soon he had built a business empire above ground, complete with skyscrapers and factories -- the perfect means to poison his former home with toxic muck! His robotic minions have helped nearly complete his worldwide monopoly, but one tough turtle dares to stand in his way. Enter Snap the Sentinel! Snap sets off to rid his home of Ocean's mechanical scourge and set the world back on the right track. Are you ready to raise shell?