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DreadRun is a top-down bullet hell with roguelike elements. Where you must explore and gather various forms of loot such as guns, potions, and perks in a limited period of time in order to evade and shoot hordes of various enemies while escorting a payload to safety.
Dreadrun
Steam

In DreadRun, the game kicks off with the Exploration Phase, where you explore the island , gathering valuable items to gear up for what’s ahead. This phase sets the stage for the Payload Phase, the bullet hell action of the game, where you face a fast-paced, action-packed challenge, navigating through a horde of bullets, while trying to escort a payload till the end, to emerge victorious.

In the Exploration Phase of DreadRun, your goal is to quickly gather a variety of potions, superior weapon, and upgrades before time runs out. Your adventure leads you through numerous randomly located rooms on a vast island, with each session presenting new rooms and loot. The upgrades you come across are random each time, making every game a distinct and exciting challenge. Utilize every second as efficiently as possible so that you will be prepared for what's ahead

After gearing up in the Exploration Phase, the Payload Phase of DreadRun is where the intense bullet hell action unfolds. In this phase, you’re challenged with fighting off a swarm of enemies and simultaneously escorting the payload to its end goal. As you advance, you’ll encounter various enemy types that will try to block your path and make your mission tougher. It’s a thrilling test of your combat skills and strategy as you push through to the end.
This game is a college project made in less than 3 months by a team of passionate 6 developers, Avinash Prabhu, Somno, Hassan Abusalih, Dev Trivedi, Armaan Takyar and Armaan Sheikh

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