Battle relentless cyborg police in a grim 23rd century dystopia. Experience fast-paced, bloody combat in this retro-inspired beat-em up, action platformer. Recruit comrades and collect upgrades as you traverse hazardous environs to reach KAPITAL and take down the oligarchs in charge!
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Positive (49) - 95% of the 49 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Mar 6, 2023

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Why Early Access?

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX is a massively complex game being developed by just two people and we've only just begun! Despite its simple 8-bit appearance the game already features many intricate systems. Enemies are controlled by advanced AI allowing them to navigate complex, changing environments full of ladders, monkey bars, climbable fences, moving platforms and deadly hazards. The same AI is used to direct helpful comrades and followers while the player explores. The game is set to contain two fully fleshed out gameplay Modes. Arcade Mode features randomized arenas, with procedurally generated combat waves and online leaderboards. Story Mode will be full of in-game events and dialogue that help guide the narrative.

From a development perspective, there’s a lot that can go wrong! We follow a test-driven development process, which helps prevent us from committing broken code and keep bugs to a minimum. But even with minimal bugs, there are a lot of gameplay factors to balance and creative decisions to be made.

That’s where Early Access and the Steam Community come in!

We intend to closely follow feedback from the community to address balance issues and edge case bugs as we work towards completing KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX’s planned content. Player experience will also help inform design choices for future content as we address what works for you and what doesn’t in the game’s Early Access form.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX will be in development for the duration of 2023. We hope to see the full version of the game released early 2024.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“When KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX enters early access it will feature a combat-heavy, different-every-playthrough Arcade Mode. In the final version of KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX we intend to feature a consistent, narratively rich, three act Story Mode. As Early Access progresses we intend to preview each act of this Story Mode, culminating with the final act being released shortly before the official launch. As these acts are developed, their content (environments, enemies, etc.) will also expand Arcade Mode until it is roughly 3x the size it is presently.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The first act of KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX’s Story Mode is near-complete, but not ready for prime time. However, the enemies, comrades, power-ups, and mechanics of this first act have been scrambled up and stuffed into randomly generated arenas to create the first zone of Arcade Mode. Upon entering early access, KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX will consist of Arcade Mode, featuring at least four sub-environments, over a dozen advanced enemies, loads of power-ups and computer controlled comrades, plus online leaderboards.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“When it enters early access KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX will be deeply discounted from its intended final price. As more and more content is released, the price will increase respectively. Expect a price increase with the release of each major section of the game’s Story Mode. By the time the full game is launched, its price might be considerably higher than it was upon entering Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“There are only so many hours in the day for two people to develop a game, let alone play-test it. That’s where the Early Access and Steam Community comes in! We intend to closely follow feedback from the community to address balance issues and edge case bugs as we work towards completing KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX’s planned content. Player experience will also help inform design choices for future content as we address what works and what doesn’t in the game’s Early Access form.”
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About This Game


KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX is a beat-em up, action platformer that features fast-paced, bloody combat with a retro aesthetic. Ruthless enemies hunt you through gritty prisons, hopeless company towns, and opulent sky-cities as you assemble a team of comrades to take down KAPITAL.


Get ready to bash some fash!


In the year 22XX, HOPE IS DEAD. A vile conglomerate of oligarchs lord over the fractured territories of the Americas from a floating fortress-city known as KAPITAL. This de facto cartel-state maintains control over the populace with brutal cyborg thugs known as KAPITAL OPERATIVES (KOPs).


In Story Mode the game’s narrative unfolds as you traverse through hand-crafted levels packed with platforming action. You’ll battle bosses, make friends and enemies, and discover the grim truths of the 23rd century.



In the Roguelike ARCADE MODE you’ll battle hordes of foes in randomized arenas and compete on global leaderboards. Climb fences, mantle ledges, hang from bars, and leap from walls as you outmaneuver KOPs in search of upgrades and allies.



  • AI-controlled comrades with unique abilities.
  • Relentless enemies that jump, climb, and fly to hunt you down.
  • Loads of power-ups to customize your build.
  • Engaging NPCs, dialog and platforming in STORY MODE.
  • White-knuckle action in the procedural generated arenas of ARCADE MODE.
  • Global Leaderboards.
  • Rogue-lite style unlocks tied to achievements.
  • Authentic 8-bit music to bash fash to.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game is not for children. It explores themes of crime, political violence, racism, and class warfare.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
    • Processor: Intel Pentium E2180 2.0 GHz (or AMD equivalent)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DX10, DX11, or DX12 capable.
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 300 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a keyboard capable of 4 simultaneous key presses or a game controller.
    Recommended:
    • Additional Notes: Game Controller. Most Controllers Supported.
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 18.04
    • Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 4.6.0+, Vulkan capable.
    • Storage: 300 MB available space

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