Superfuse, a new comic book-style action RPG by indie game developer Stitch Heads Entertainment and publisher Raw Fury, is now available in early access on Steam, and it is already an explosive thrill to play. Created as a love letter to Blizzard’s Diablo II, this hack-and-slash adventure has in-depth character customization and art style. Although it is Diablo-like in nature, Superfuse offers a fresh experience. Players take control of Enforcers, once-regular people who were granted superpowers by the corporate elite to fight an army of putrid beasts and terrifying shambling monsters called The Corruption and ensure the future of humanity.
Superfuse sets itself apart by offering three different character classes to choose from and the ability to fuse their superpowers to make a unique character. Players are given an unprecedented amount of control, as the game provides them with more than enough opportunities to create a character that is personalized to them and their playstyle. This level of customization creates a standalone experience for almost anyone playing the game, but that's not the only thing Superfuse has going for it.
There Are Three Classes to Choose From in Superfuse
When creating a new character in Superfuse, players must first choose one of its three distinct classes: Elementalist, Berserker, and Technomancer. Each of these classes comes with its own unique strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, but they become highly customizable as the game goes on. As with other games like it, there are multiple character slots available, so players have the opportunity to experiment with each class and shouldn't worry about getting exactly what they want on their first playthrough.
The Elementalist class specializes in elemental spell damage and is the perfect class for those wanting to annihilate their enemies quickly and from a distance. These characters are first given the option to choose between fire and ice as their starting power, with fire prioritizing damage and area-of-effect skills, and ice focusing on dealing damage and affecting enemy movement.
The Berserker class is a hard-hitting, high-health class that specializes in close-quarters combat. They are given the choice between three starting powers: Brute Force, Combat, and Lightning. Brute Force skills revolve around melee damage and drawing the attention of enemies, Combat skills favor buffing allies while dealing damage on the side, and Lightning skills primarily involve spell damage.
Finally, the Technomancer class stands out among the others with its ability to summon a minion to help in battle. Technomancers can choose between either Metal or Minion powers at first, with Metal skills dealing plenty of area-of-effect damage and Minion skills giving players the ability to summon a companion to help deal damage and draw aggro from enemies.
Superfuse's Best Feature Is Its Namesake
The best feature of Superfuse is where the game gets its name. Early on, players will receive their first fuse. Fuses have the ability to alter a skill in a specific way, which is ultimately what plays into the game's hyper-customizability. Each fuse comes with an ability that will change the skill it's attached to, whether it be by reducing the energy cost of that skill or even causing enemies to have an increased chance of dropping rare items when they are killed by it.
There are five types of fuses players will discover during their time in Superfuse: On Start, On Hit, On Kill, On End, and Passive. On Start fuses activate as soon as a skill is used. On Hit fuses trigger when a skill lands a hit on an enemy. The ability of an On Kill fuse won't happen until an enemy is killed with the skill the fuse is attached to. On End fuses activate once the skill's duration has expired. Finally, Passive fuses are active at all times, but only for the skill they are connected to. There are countless fuses to find in Superfuse, and rightly so considering that is the name of the game, so players should expect to spend time adjusting their skills to meet their personal preferences.
Superfuse's Combat Is Action-Packed - Just Like Diablo
Perhaps the most Diablo-esque characteristic of Superfuse is its combat and loot system, and even its gore. Diablo fans will find themselves in familiar territory with Superfuse as they blast their way through hordes of enemies, collecting various loot along the way. Even the inventory management screen is identical. Regardless, none of that steals from the draw and attraction of its intense battles and gorgeous art-style.
Although Superfuse may start out slow for some players, it doesn't take long for it to become one of the most innovative action-RPG experiences in recent memory. While the game being in early access means there are missing features and aspects that need to be smoothed out, the developers have confirmed on the Superfuse Steam Community Hub that they are hard at work to make it the game that its followers have been waiting for.