Ever heard the saying that two people are like oil and water? Now, imagine fire and water—two elements that are seemingly at odds with each other. In the newly released Vigilant: Burn & Bloom, currently in soft launch, you take on the role of the Sentinel, an underground guardian spirit tasked with maintaining the delicate balance between these elemental forces on an alien world.
As the Sentinel, your mission is to prevent the world from being consumed by fire, triggered by the arrival of a mysterious meteorite. Vigilant: Burn & Bloom is an endless survival game where you must manage the ecosystem and control the newly introduced fiery elemental beings. Unlike traditional games where you might simply aim to destroy these beings, your role involves both managing and, when necessary, eliminating them to maintain ecological balance.
As you progress, you'll retreat to your underground base, affectionately dubbed the "Batcave" by the developers, to enhance and upgrade your powers and abilities. This strategic element adds depth to the gameplay, allowing you to become a more effective guardian.
Fire me upThe eternal struggle between elements is a common theme in media, often depicted as a clear-cut battle of good versus evil. However, nature rarely works in such absolutes. Vigilant: Burn & Bloom offers a more nuanced approach to this dynamic, blending action with strategic management.
While you'll be actively engaging with fire elementals using water orbs, the game isn't just about mindless destruction. This thoughtful approach sets Vigilant: Burn & Bloom apart, making it more than just another shoot-'em-up title.
Vigilant: Burn & Bloom is set for a worldwide iOS launch in December, with an Android release scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. Keep an eye on this title, and maybe have a fire extinguisher handy!
Interested in exploring another roguelike? Check out our review of the recently released Dungeon Clawer, where UFO Grabber meets a tale of rabbit revenge.
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