PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF: ANNOUNCING INTERGALACTIC ROGUELIKE ‘INTO THE M.A.W.’
Blast off into the unknown in a new combat co-op adventure
Denver, Colorado, 24 October 2024 | Moonrise Studios is excited to announce the upcoming release of Into The M.A.W. This unique 2-4 person co-op space combat adventure that challenges players to gather their crew, assign roles, and work together to navigate perilous missions within a galaxy on the brink of war.
Prepare to enter the M.A.W., a Miniaturized Aperture Wormhole that acts as a mysterious time loop. As your team embarks on intergalactic missions, rely on learned strategies from previous missions to manage increasingly dangerous threats to your ship and crew. As you complete different objectives, activate the M.A.W. to transport you to your next destination… or reset time to try for a different outcome. Can your crew survive long enough to uncover the secrets of the M.A.W.?
A Thrilling Space Odyssey
Step into the cockpit to enjoy a journey across the galaxy. Navigate through asteroids, encounter hostile ships, and interact with rare alien races. With 22 interconnected missions, every decision your crew makes will shape the narrative and challenges that lie ahead. As your crew progresses, apply proven techniques from past playthroughs to face increasingly powerful enemies and secure a path to victory. Your interactions with other factions are just as important as your combat prowess. Pay close attention to your ship’s transmission logs to slowly reveal the secrets behind the time loop before disaster strikes.
Gather your Crew!
Designed for co-op play, the success of your group’s missions depends on your crew’s ability to work as a team. You can select from four roles, each essential to your crew’s survival. As the Captain, you will guide your crew by making strategic and narrative choices, collecting vital intel, and engaging with mysterious vessels that your crew encounters. The Pilot will outmaneuver enemies and obstacles, skillfully using cloaking and time travel to their advantage. The Gunner will unleash destruction from the ship’s impressive arsenal, defending against enemy targets with various missiles and color-dependent lasers. Meanwhile, the Engineer must protect the ship by actively managing the power distribution, conducting repairs, and maintaining the shields to ensure it remains operational against all the chaos.
Lead Your Crew to Victory
In the unfolding of this epic space opera, no two adventures are ever the same. Players can align with different factions and experience multiple perspectives of an ongoing intergalactic space war with their crew. Through missions, learn about the complexities of this ongoing conflict and the motives of different factions. Players are invited to revisit the M.A.W. and go back in time to discover new storyline paths with multiple endings in an ever-evolving space saga.
Gameplay Features:
- Dynamic Co-op Gameplay: Into the M.A.W. is built for co-op gameplay, so gather your friends and form a crew!
- Roguelike Story: Every run is unique, with 22 potential missions and a narrative influenced by your choices in a mysterious time loop where your memories of previous runs remain.
- Diverse Enemies: Face distinct alien races, each with unique tactics and technology, compelling your crew to continually adapt and strategize.
- Endless Gameplay: After discovering the story's secrets and enjoying every role, test your mettle in Endless Waves to see how long you and your crew can survive.
- Community and Support: Join our dedicated Discord to find crewmates and dive deeper into the game's community.
Are you ready to enter the M.A.W.?
For more information about Into the M.A.W., please visit our Steam page and join our Discord community for development updates.
About Moonrise Studios
Founded by two passionate developers, Moonrise Studios LLC is an indie game development team dedicated to creating immersive, cooperative experiences that blend storytelling with innovative gameplay. Their first title, Into the M.A.W., is a co-op space combat campaign where teamwork is essential as players embark on branching missions through a turbulent galaxy.
