Showgunners - Announced for May 2

[HiddenX]

The tactical RPG Showgunners will be released on May 2:

Showgunners

In a dystopian future where corporations rule, a brutal reality show is the hottest entertainment property in town! You play as Scarlett Martillo, a contestant out for revenge. To win, you must navigate dangerous urban arenas packed with lethal traps and face off against hordes of heavily-armed psychopaths.

Pure turn-based tactical combat
Each stage in Showgunners has been hand-crafted to create a curated, turn-based tactical gameplay experience, heightened with the inclusion of a diabolical show director that can hinder Scarlett or help her opponents depending on your performance. This dynamic level design ensures that no two levels play the same way and keep players thinking tactically. Showgunners has been built to challenge and delight players, whether they're a turn-based tactical game initiate or a long-time fan of the genre!

Fight alongside unique characters
Scarlett won't be fighting alone. As the story progresses, players will recruit new partners that can turn the tide of battle in all kinds of exciting ways. Upgrade your characters by spending talent points in their unique skill trees and outfitting them with weapons bought at a shop or earned during battle. Hidden challenges within each chapter can unlock more allies, legendary weapons, and helpful items, so be sure to keep an eye out!

Face the competition
Players will need to navigate an obstacle course of deadly traps and lethal puzzles in real-time, but be prepared for an ambush at any corner. Psychopathic enemies like the Ogre and the Ronin aren't the only deadly elements you'll need to overcome. Combat scenarios are peppered with unique environmental hazards, from ticking time bombs to runaway trains.There is never a dull moment in Showgunners!

Become a star of the show
Gain fame by avoiding death, surviving rounds, and eliminating your enemies with gruesome panache. The more you succeed, the more fans you earn; your growing fame will yield increasingly beneficial sponsorship deals.

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[Couchpotato]

So it's basically a cyberpunk version of the Running Man.

The Running Man (1987) - IMDb

The Running Man: Directed by Paul Michael Glaser. With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown. In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle...

www.imdb.com

 

[henriquejr]

As a piece of added info, this game was called "Homicidal All Stars" until few days ago.
I played the demo and it really has some The Running Man vibe, but something in it didn't catch me. I didn't discard it entirely, it sits now on my "wait and see" list.

 

[JDR13]

I like the concept, but I feel this would have worked better in real time or RTwP.