Devolver Digitalis known for bringing out some seriously high-paced and entertaining action games. Previously, the publisher has published games likeHotline Miami, My Friend Pedro,andKatana Zero, all of which focus on fast gameplay where dying is never too much of a problem thanks to an almost instant respawn mechanic. Since the release of these popular titles, Devolver Digital has become known for publishing unique and interesting games for indie fans and wider audiences, recently having shown off five new games at itsDevolver DigitalShowcase during Summer Game Fest.
One of thenew games coming soon from Devolver DigitalisAnger Foot, a game that encapsulates itself mostly in the title. The player takes on the role of an individual who appears to love kicking more than most, as the trailer begins with the protagonist kicking down three doors. It isn’t just doors that the player can kick down inAnger Foot, as throughout the trailer everything from Lovecraftian tentacles to bipedal crocodiles wearing varsity jackets can be seeing facing the wrath of the player’s foot.
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Anger Footis being published by Devolver Digital and developed by Free Lives, the company behind the fast-paced action gameBroforceand thegory VR titleGORN. It is clear to seeGORN’sinfluence in theAnger Foottrailer, as the player is given a first-person perspective, similar to the viewpoint given in VR. The combat looks much more advanced thanGORN’sgladiatorial style, however, becauseAnger Footallows for some gory gunplay mixed in with its super-kicking abilities.
Gamers on social media have been comparingAnger Footto other Devolver games like the aforementionedHotline MiamiandMy Friend Pedro, stating thatAnger Footemulates the style of those games while giving players a much more personal, first-person look on the action compared to the top-down and side-scrolling perspectives of the other titles. HopefullyAnger Footcan match thesuccess of games likeMy Friend Pedro, which had its own TV series announced in 2020.
As stated,Anger Footwas but one of five new games given announcements and trailers by Devolver Digital at the publisher’s recent showcase. Alongside Devolver Digital’s announcements, there was some other major gaming news shared during the Summer Game Fest stream, including some more info on thePS5 and PC remake ofThe Last of Us: Part 1, as well as a new trailer for theXCOM-likeMarvel’s Midnight Suns.
