Prepare for a strange fusion of athletics and horror as SPORTAL arrives on PC and consoles this June. The upcoming roguelite arena FPS from indie developer Sleepwalking Potatoes turns sports equipment into deadly weapons, tasking players with battling waves of 1950s B-movie monsters using everything from spiked baseballs to exploding golf balls.
Set in a surreal portal world inspired by 1950s America, SPORTAL immerses players in various movie-themed environments where they must survive using weaponized sporting equipment. Baseball bats, hockey sticks, lacrosse nets, and bowling balls become tools of destruction as players face off against classic monster archetypes. The game’s roguelite structure means that each part offers different weapon combinations and upgrade paths, encouraging experimentation with new builds and combat strategies.
Players will gradually uncover the mystery behind their strange situation while collecting increasingly powerful upgrades. The game promises a chunky pixel art aesthetic that complements its over-the-top premise, where lightning-infused hockey pucks and razor wire bowling balls are just part of the arsenal available.
SPORTAL launches on June 11 on multiple platforms, including Steam, GOG, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game is published by Retrovibe, known for its catalog of retro-inspired indie titles.
Frequently Asked Questions
On which platforms is SPORTAL available?
SPORTAL is launching on PC (Steam and GOG), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
When is SPORTAL released?
SPORTAL will launch on June 11, 2024.
What type of game is SPORTAL?
SPORTAL is a roguelite arena first-person shooter that combines sports equipment and monster fighting mechanics from 1950s B-movies.
Who developed SPORTAL?
SPORTAL is developed by independent studio Sleepwalking Potatoes and published by Retrovibe.
Does SPORTAL have different weapons and upgrades?
Yes, players can unlock and upgrade various weaponized sporting equipment, including exploding golf balls, lightning-infused hockey pucks, and bladed bowling balls, with different combinations available each game.
