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Waves 2: Notorious

Squid In A Box Ltd · Dec 16, 2015

Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

Early Access Action Roguelike Arena Shooter Bullet Hell Shoot 'Em Up
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Waves 2: Notorious is a Bullet Hell Twin-Stick Shooter. You play as a "Runner" diving into Cyberspace to engage in virtual combat deep within Corporate Networks. Try to evade the ever-watchful Administrator; an AI that learns your weaknesses and adapts as you play, and defeat its Guardians to become Notorious.

It's your reflexes against the relentless assault of Bugs, Programs, Viruses, and AI's in this Twin-Stick Shooter. Chain together kills to build your Combo and earn Adrenaline that can be unleashed in devastating Burst Attacks. Customize your Avatar's Load-out to match your combat style and explore synergies between the 36 Items to find the best combination for you.

Features


  • Hack into Procedurally Generated Corporate Networks. Defeat the Guardians and raise your Reputation to Notorious!
  • Compete in Arcade Arenas for Leaderboard glory. Increase your Rank every day, week, and month for a shot at the top spot.
  • Unlock 36 Programs and combine them to customize your Loadout to your playstyle.
  • Compete against other players in real-time to see who will be the last man standing in this multiplayer game of Survival.
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System requirements Windows · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: 2GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 5.0 compatible graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 5.0 compatible graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Processor: 2GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: SM 5.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires up to date proprietary graphics drivers.

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    Game details Languages, features & support
    Publisher
    Squid In A Box Ltd
    Brazilian rating
    l
    Steam Germany rating
    12
    Achievements
    36
    Controller support
    full
    Features
    Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Stats, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
    Languages
    English*
    *languages with full audio support
    Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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    Controller support: unknown
    Structured language support (1)
    LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
    EnglishYesYesYes
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    Player Count Top 27%

    Early Access Abandoned

    Time in EA
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    Updates
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Waves 2: Notorious free to play?
    Yes, Waves 2: Notorious is free to play on Steam.
    What genre is Waves 2: Notorious?
    Waves 2: Notorious is a Action, Early Access game.
    Who developed Waves 2: Notorious?
    Waves 2: Notorious was developed by Squid In A Box Ltd and published by Squid In A Box Ltd.
    What platforms does Waves 2: Notorious support?
    Available on Steam for Windows, Linux.

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