Mac-compatible arcade shooter available at no charge.
Archaist is a game that takes place in the year 8848, in a world that is slowly recovering from various disasters such as nuclear wars, environmental catastrophes, and alien invasions. Most parts of the world have been rendered uninhabitable by radioactive fallout and malfunctioning defense systems from past conflicts. In this world of ruins, people have turned technology into religion, and there are treasure hunters and daredevils venturing into uncharted lands in search of treasure.
However, few return alive, and those who do are universally revered, known simply as Archaists. Archaist is a remake of David Lubar's 1984 game Pastfinder, which was a vertically scrolling shoot'em up game with elements of strategy and uncommon pacing. Despite being critically acclaimed, it never got the audience it deserved, possibly due to a near complete absence of marketing.
The remake attempts to retain everything that made the original so addictive, from timing, scoring, object distribution, and much more. There is also a lot of new stuff that has been added, such as different game types, including a frantic shooter mode and both competitive and cooperative two-player modes. There are several control schemes available, including mouse and one switch controls, and the gameplay and difficulty can be fully customized.
Moreover, random maps are available, and all these options are available both with updated art and in a "retro" mode that mimics the original. In conclusion, Archaist is a free and enjoyable game that offers a lot of options to customize the gameplay and tailor it to the player's preferences.
However, few return alive, and those who do are universally revered, known simply as Archaists. Archaist is a remake of David Lubar's 1984 game Pastfinder, which was a vertically scrolling shoot'em up game with elements of strategy and uncommon pacing. Despite being critically acclaimed, it never got the audience it deserved, possibly due to a near complete absence of marketing.
The remake attempts to retain everything that made the original so addictive, from timing, scoring, object distribution, and much more. There is also a lot of new stuff that has been added, such as different game types, including a frantic shooter mode and both competitive and cooperative two-player modes. There are several control schemes available, including mouse and one switch controls, and the gameplay and difficulty can be fully customized.
Moreover, random maps are available, and all these options are available both with updated art and in a "retro" mode that mimics the original. In conclusion, Archaist is a free and enjoyable game that offers a lot of options to customize the gameplay and tailor it to the player's preferences.
What's New
Version 1.2.1: N/A