Viriax

Viriax is a dark and unusual arcade game from Locomalito that takes inspiration from classic 8-bit and 16-bit aesthetics while creating its own distinctive atmosphere. The player controls a strange biological entity traveling through the human body, navigating environments and dealing with obstacles and enemies along the way. Movement and timing are important, while the unsettling visual style gives the experience a memorable identity that separates it from conventional retro tributes. The game is compact but deliberately challenging, encouraging repeated attempts as players learn how its mechanics work and gradually improve their performance. Viriax is a particularly good example of Locomalito's ability to make games that feel as though they were discovered inside an alternate history of arcade gaming, where biology apparently decided to become a shoot 'em up.

“Viriax is an experimental game with procedural content. The goal is to reach the organ core at the top of each level to infect it, but you must watch your energy, because every action has a energy cost. Collect red globules to keep your energy up and grab items for unexpected mutations and effects. The production style doesn't try to mimic any old system in particular, it's just as simple as the game need it to be. The sick soundtrack has been composed by Gryzor87 using PX Tone, the chip music tool created by Pixel Amaya.” - Locomalito