On October 19, Wakuwaku Games launched the Steam store page for the extraction shooter *Haruo the Alien*, developed by Moyashi Giken.
A Supply Recovery Mission for Two Clones
Set in a decaying world where most cities have been submerged, this third-person extraction shooter follows two characters as they explore abandoned facilities to recover supplies.
The mission is carried out by two Navy personnel: “Kaede Kuratsuki” and “Kozue Kuroishi.”Kaede is a character who also appeared in the adult-oriented title *Eliminator: Kaede-san*, developed by Moyashi Giken. She is proficient with all types of firearms and excels in combat by leveraging her exceptional physical abilities as a half-beast clone.
Kozue, on the other hand, is described as a clone of a pure human who serves as a military doctor in the Navy; she reportedly possesses the ability to be recreated even if she or Kaede dies during an operation.Furthermore, “Haruo-kun,” as mentioned in the title, is described as a new, semi-plant lifeform created using Kaede and Kozue’s DNA, and is said to be the very mysterious object the two are searching for.
At their destination, enemies such as plant mutants lie in wait, and defensive systems block their path. Although players can retry the mission even if they die in combat, since Kaede and Kozue are clones, their return takes the form of “reproduction,” and their abilities gradually decline due to genetic degradation.
Additionally, before setting out on an expedition, players must pay attention not only to the equipment they bring but also to Kaede and Kozue’s physical condition. For example, regarding meals, if they go hungry, they’ll tire quickly and be unable to run; conversely, eating too much can cause them to vomit.
Game*Spark has published a hands-on report from when the game was exhibited at “Burari Kawagoe GAME DIGG 2,” as well as an interview with Mr. Rousoku of Moyashi Giken.He stated that the game’s development was influenced by the ultra-hard, four-player cooperative horror FPS *GTFO*, noting that the desire to play *GTFO* solo served as the starting point, while also incorporating elements not found in *GTFO*.
"Haruo the Alien" is scheduled for release on PC (Steam).
