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Is VolticPistol worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer players who want combat with both firearms and melee weapons
- Players who enjoy adapting to changing stats and enemy encounters after death
- Fans of medieval and cyberpunk settings who want a castle-based adventure
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a fixed challenge with the same stats and enemy lineup on each attempt
- Those looking for a platformer centered on traversal rather than shooting and slicing
- Players seeking a multiplayer game
Our take on VolticPistol
Rather than keeping each attempt's conditions fixed, the game changes the returning clone's stats and the enemies after death. That shifts the platforming challenge toward adapting between runs, while the castle ascent and combat remain central.
What is VolticPistol?
VolticPistol is a 2D platformer set in a futuristic kingdom with medieval politics.
Play as Tholos, a former kingdom knight seeking the throne, and fight through a castle using weapons such as laser pistols and broadswords. Combat includes shooting and slicing enemies. After death, a clone returns with different stats, and the enemies change, requiring players to adapt. The game features 8 unique characters and abilities, over 21 levels, and secret areas that increase stats. Its soundtrack changes in response to intense situations. New Game+ and Easy and Hard difficulty settings are also included.
How VolticPistol plays
- 01Changing Clone Stats
- After death, the returning clone has a different stat set, and the enemies encountered also change.
- 02Character Abilities
- The game includes 8 unique characters and abilities.
- 03Secret Areas
- Finding hidden locations can increase stats.
- 04Reactive Soundtrack
- The music shifts in response to intense situations.
- 05New Game+
- A New Game+ mode is included alongside two difficulty settings.
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VolticPistol: platforms & release
Is VolticPistol worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer players who want combat with both firearms and melee weapons. Skip it if: players seeking a fixed challenge with the same stats and enemy lineup on each attempt.
Where can I download VolticPistol?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens VolticPistol's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is VolticPistol on?
Windows and Linux.
