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GATHER YOUR TEAM: Local Co-Op

[p]Before setting out on your journey, you need to gather a team. Nothing beats the feeling of crowding around a screen and smashing through a dungeon with your crew. We grew up on arcade classics where extra players weren't just an option, they were a necessity. That is why bringing 2-player Local Co-op to Mad King Redemption was a non-negotiable for us. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Two Heroes, Two Times the Chaos[/h3][p]Adding up to two players changes the entire dynamic of our room runs. It is not just about having more firepower; it is a fight for survival and screen space.[/p]
  • [p]Shared items? In the lobby at the start of each run, your squad can purchase skills and consumables to prepare for the dungeon. The Mad King’s choices also evolve for groups; you will have to decide together how to strategically divide Buffs and Debuffs among the team.[/p]
  • [p]Special tactics? Survival depends on class synergy. You will need to coordinate Branok’s wrestling-style grips and resistance with Elowen’s healing arts and slime summons to stay alive. Balancing Darkblade’s speed with Valraven’s raw strength is the only way to conquer the deeper levels.[/p]
[h3]Meet the Muscle and the Magic[/h3][p]Early Access introduces two new heroes designed for team play:[/p]
  • [p]Branok: A massive barbarian and former bodyguard to the Mad King. He fights like a pro wrestler, using dropkicks, holds, and a devastating spinning fist attack.[/p]
  • [p]Elowen: A sorcerer obsessed with life and death. He provides essential healing for the team and summons elemental slimes that can poison or freeze enemies.[/p]
[h3]The Before and After[/h3][p]Early builds of Mad King Redemption which you know from the demo were a lonely climb. Adding 4 player support forced us to re-evaluate how enemies spawn and how the camera tracks the action to keep the focus on the carnage. The "After" version is a loud, chaotic, and rewarding experience that captures that pure "Insert Coin" energy.[/p][p]So, who is going to be your squad? Do you have a dedicated crew ready, or are you dragging random friends into the meat grinder?
[/p][p]Oh, you can also find your NEW crew in our DISCORD - JOIN NOW[/p][p][/p]