Impaler

Impaler

December 6, 2022

ActionFirst-Person ShooterRoguelike PC

Impale monsters with magic spikes in this 90s-inspired arena shooter! Impaler is challenging, rewards movement, and each run feels different thanks to rogue-like elements. Overcome the increasingly difficult hordes of monsters by upgrading your weapons &a; abilities. Impaler has a retro art style, a great soundtrack, and a custom engine …

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70.0

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Critic Reviews (6)

Alec Padua WhatIfGaming Dec 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Impaler is one of this year’s underrated gems in the retro shooter category. The mix of old-school Doom with a hint of roguelike mechanics is a perfect recipe for gamers to hop in for a quick shooting session. I just …"

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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Dec 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

35.0

"Despite not innovating anything in the roguelike genre, Impaler is a very honest recommendation for anyone looking for a few hours of cheap fun with minimalist graphics and a fair challenge for any player profile, be it a fan of …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Dec 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Impaler is a fun game if you know what you&s;re getting into. It&s;s a simple enough arena shooter that plays fast and is short enough to ensure that you can squeeze in multiple runs in a short play session. The …"

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Justin Van Huyssteen NoobFeed Dec 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Impaler is a boomer shooter that’s a ton of fun to play; it has an interesting mechanic in the gun and spike dual system, the movement is fluid and engaging, the ability to stomp and deal damage by jumping, and …"

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Omi Koulas Checkpoint Gaming Dec 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Impaler is a good time for shooter fans looking for an instant nostalgia fix. The gameplay, music, and visuals achieve the ideal 90s aesthetic with a gothic twist. While it is limited in content, short, and a little too easy …"

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Paul Broussard VGChartz Dec 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"The moment-to-moment combat is pretty fun, and the enemy variety is solid, but the lack of weapon swapping and the same old arena do hamper the experience."

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