Once you’ve finished the campaign (which takes roughly 3 to 5 hours), the game offers more ways to play:

: You start with a simple handgun, but you’ll eventually wield shotguns, flamethrowers, and laser rifles. You can upgrade these at workbenches to gain new abilities.

You play as , a man who pulls off the fedora-and-trench-coat look with unironic flair. The story is told through 16 levels of a fully-voiced single-player campaign, featuring cinematic cutscenes that feel like a nod to the original Max Payne . It’s a classic setup—the world has gone to hell, the military is useless, and Max is the only guy grumpy enough to fix it. Gameplay: Lights, Shadows, and Lead

What sets Splatter apart from other twin-stick shooters is its tactical use of .

: Gather up to four friends for chaotic couch co-op or PvP.

: While you can't level entire buildings, the physics-based destruction adds a satisfying weight to the combat as you shatter cover and find hidden resources. Beyond the Story

: Test your grit on maps inspired by genre classics like Crimson Land .

: Break up the footwork by hopping into vehicles to mow down the undead. System Requirements (PC)