Assault Android Cactus Presskit
Fact Sheet
Developer:
Witch Beam
Based in Brisbane, Australia
Release Date:
23rd of September 2015 (PC)
8th of March 2016 (PS4)
7th of November 2017 (Xbox One)
8th of March 2019 (Switch)
Platforms:
Windows / Mac / Linux
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Contact:
info@witchbeam.com.au
Website:
http://www.assaultandroidcactus.com
Social:
Twitter | Facebook
Regular Price:
USD $14.99
Description
Assault Android Cactus is a manic twin stick arena shooter for the PC with screens full of enemies, buckets of bullets and high scoring combo chains! Take on the role of Cactus, an enthusiastic police android, who responds to a stranded space freighter only to discover it under siege by its malfunctioning robot workers. Cut off from the outside and in over her head, Cactus and the androids she recruits along the way battle through the crippled Genki Star to reach the brain of the ship and put things right before it’s too late.
History
Assault Android Cactus started as a simple twinstick prototype with fun characters and lots and lots of effects. Over time the mechanics were refined and the game was tightened until it became an intense skill based game requiring aggressive stratergies and fast reaction times.
Features
- Multiple playable androids with unique weapon set and play styles.
- Dynamic stages change conditions and rearrange themselves during play.
- Heart pounding soundtrack that dynamically shifts based on your performance.
- Giant robot bosses that unleash bullet hell and stage covering special attacks.
- Up to four player local co-op, supports mouse and keyboard and joypad.
Assets and Links
Videos
Official Trailer (May 2015) YouTube
Announcement Trailer (November 2013) YouTube
Introducing Aubergine! (December 2021) YouTube
Character Showcase – Cactus (June 2013) YouTube
Images
Photos
Logo & Icon
Awards and Recognition
- “Winner of Best Action Game” -Intel Level Up Demo Contest 2013
- “Official Selection” -Eurogamer Expo 2013 Indie Games Arcade
- “Six Indie Games You Need To Know About” -Games.on.net, July 2013
- “10 Awesome Aussie Indie Games You Need to See” -IGN AU, July 2013
- “Finalist: Technical Excellence” -GDAA Australian Game Developer Awards 2014
- “Official Selection” -Australian Indie Showcase, PAX Australia 2014
Selected Articles
- “One of the most profound and touching experiences I’ve ever had playing a video game.”
– Keith Stuart, The Guardian - “Live fast die young, droid girls bullethell”
– Cara Ellison, Rock Paper Shotgun - “Assault Android Cactus is a brilliantly conceived, masterfully designed bullet hell joy pit of fun.”
– Ben Kuchera, The Penny Arcade Report - “Assault Android Cactus is a freakishly relentless twin-stick shooter that’s as finely tuned as Usain Bolt’s calf muscles.”
– Lucy O’Brien, IGN AU - “It’ll be a crime if this one doesn’t get approved”
– Junglist, Kotaku
About Witch Beam
Boilerplate
Witch Beam is a small indie studio based in Brisbane Australia that’s committed to creating polished experiences for PC and console. Witch Beam’s first release was the critically acclaimed arcade style action game Assault Android Cactus. Most recently they made the very non-arcade style non-action game Unpacking. Now they are working on Tempopo, a puzzle game about rescuing musical flowers.
More Information
More information on Witch Beam, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Assault Android Cactus Credits
Tim Dawson | Artist, Programmer
Sanatana Mishra | Designer
Jeff van Dyck | Composer, Audio Director