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0 Moros Protocol is not here to hold your hand. If anything, it’s here to rip it off and beat you over the head with it. Developed by Pixel Reign and published by Super Rare Games, this upcoming roguelite FPS blends the fast-paced brutality of classic shooters with modern procedural chaos. Think Doom meets Dead Space, but pixelated and utterly relentless.
We at Thumb Culture got an early preview, and let’s say… we’re already bracing ourselves for the inevitable, repeated deaths.
Moros Protocol, The Protocol: Wake Up, Choose Violence
You play as Alex, an unfortunate soul who wakes up on The Orpheus, a warship that’s gone from “state-of-the-art military vessel” to “haunted house in space” in record time. The ship is overrun with horrors, and survival is less about heroics and more about making sure you’re the one left standing.
But fear not! Well… fear a bit. You’re not entirely alone – an AI companion and your lovable, if slightly dim-witted, robot sidekick, Ody-6, join you in the fight. Whether they’ll save your life or provide amusing commentary as you get mauled remains to be seen.
The goal? Shoot, slash, upgrade, and pray you don’t run out of ammo before the next wave of nightmares comes knocking.
Gameplay
If Doom (1993) and Dead Space had a baby and then force-fed it a steady diet of roguelike chaos, Moros Protocol would be the result. Combat is lightning-fast, and survival hinges on adapting your playstyle. Guns blazing? Equip SMGs and augment them for mobility. Prefer precision? Grab a sniper and line up those one-shot kills. Melee only? You are an absolute madman, but Moros Protocol has a melee-only run.
The ship isn’t just a backdrop; it shifts and rearranges each run. No two playthroughs will be the same, and just when you think you’ve got the layout memorised, the game laughs in your face and throws something new at you. Procedural generation keeps things fresh; every corridor is a new opportunity to die creatively and gruesomely.
Oh, and let’s not forget the bosses. If the core gameplay wasn’t already giving you Dead Space vibes, the towering nightmares that await you certainly will. Huge, grotesque, and designed to test every ounce of skill and willpower you’ve got.
Roguelike With Meaningful Progression
Unlike some roguelikes where death means starting from scratch (RIP, all my lost Hades runs), Moros Protocol gives you tangible upgrades between attempts. Every failure feeds into your eventual success—assuming you can survive long enough to use it. Do you take the safe path, gradually building your power? Or do you risk it all for greater rewards?
Every decision matters, and every bad choice is just another lesson learned the hard way. And if you don’t want to go it alone? The game features drop-in co-op, so you and a friend can suffer together. Just don’t expect sympathy when you both inevitably get torn apart.
Graphics and Audio
Visually, Moros Protocol is a pixelated, low-poly, blood-soaked fever dream. The custom rendering system blends old-school aesthetics with modern lighting and eerie sound design. It’s a gritty, immersive world that’s as beautiful as it is unsettling. The game draws from ancient Greek mythology—Nyx, the primordial goddess of night, is a key influence. While the details remain mysterious, expect profound lore beneath the carnage.
While the graphics are pixelated, the music, at least shown in the preview, was more modern in style. However, rock-based music fits nicely, but some may expect an 8-bit sound.
Longevity
Moros Protocol is stated to take 8 hours to complete, but with so many different play styles, you could play as long as you wanted to.
Final Thoughts – Is Moros Protocol One to Watch?
Moros Protocol should be on your radar if you love games that demand quick reflexes, adaptability, and a tolerance for repeated failure. It’s shaping into a stylish, brutal, and endlessly replayable sci-fi nightmare. Whether you’re blasting through alone or bringing a friend along for the suffering, one thing’s for sure—this game doesn’t just want you to fail. It wants you to enjoy failing.
Set to launch on Steam in late 2025, Moros Protocol is one we’ll keep a close eye on.
Disclaimer: A code was received in order to write this preview.
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