Huenison (2016)
Genres: ActionCasualIndie
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Released: 2016-02-26Requirements
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Tags:
SingleplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Cloudsteam-trading-cardsGreat Soundtrack2DPartial Controller SupportRetro1980s
Description
Step into the chaotic world of Huenison, an arcade shooter where everything is designed to challenge your skills and test your limits. In this game, you face the daunting task of defeating the Evil Master, Huenison, who controls a deep network of Mind Control Wells. But don’t get too confident—he's confident you’ll fail just as everyone else has before. With his cryptic words, he dares you to enter his domain and try your luck. If you think you can succeed, you're in for a wild, never-ending battle.
Gameplay Overview
Huenison is a fast-paced and unpredictable arcade shooter that blends elements from various classic games such as Arkanoid, BOH, Decathlon, Dyna Blaster, Impossible Mission, Oil's Well, Pac-Man, Pang, Qix, Slam Tilt, Space Invaders, Tetris, and Vital Light. These influences come together in a frenetic mix that will keep you on your toes at all times.
In the game, you control a cannon located at the bottom of a deep well. Your mission is to shoot falling bricks with the cannon, but with a twist: your beams can only hit bricks that share the same color. Each brick has its own unique behavior, and hitting one can trigger a variety of effects. But miss too many, and you’ll start to accumulate bricks at the bottom, raising the ground beneath your cannon and bringing the deadly zapper closer. The danger is real, and every move counts.
The gameplay doesn’t stop at simple mechanics. As you progress through each level, new types of bricks and increasingly complex challenges are introduced, making each stage feel fresh and unique. Random disturbances keep you on your toes, ensuring that no two levels are ever exactly the same. Along the way, you can also collect various bonuses that will help you survive longer and rack up higher scores.
Features
- Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 25 challenging levels
- 9 different game modes, each offering a unique experience
- Wide variety of bricks with different effects and bonuses
- C64-style music, speech, and sound effects
- Multiple cool graphic modes to enhance visual appeal
- Dynamic prog-SID soundtrack that evolves as you progress
- Online leaderboards to compare your scores with others
Additional Details
Huenison is more than just an arcade game—it’s part of a larger saga. The story begins with BOH, where the Evil Masters bring chaos to Earth. In Huenison, the fight intensifies as you battle against one of these sinister characters, Huenison himself. The saga continues with more adventures, including the game's spin-offs like QUOD INIT EXIT II and MAH, which expand the universe and introduce new threats, such as the Apocalypser, a weapon created to combat the Evil Masters.
Conclusion
Immerse yourself in the intense world of Huenison, a game that promises not only a retro visual and auditory experience but also a unique and challenging gameplay adventure. With its addictive mechanics, diverse game modes, and a compelling storyline that ties into a broader narrative, Huenison is a must-play for fans of retro-style arcade shooters.
Our Verdict
Huenison is a wild, colorful arcade shooter that throws you straight into chaotic action. The gameplay is fast, challenging, and unlike anything you've played before, with clever twists on classic mechanics from Arkanoid, Pac-Man, and Space Invaders. The retro visuals and C64-style music give it a unique charm that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Each level ramps up the difficulty with new brick types, bonuses, and surprises, keeping you on your toes. While the challenge can be tough, it’s also addictive—every moment feels like a small victory against the tricky Evil Master, Huenison.
Overall, Huenison is worth your time if you enjoy intense arcade action and quirky, inventive design. We recommend it for anyone looking for a retro-inspired, mind-bending gaming experience that’s hard to put down.