Ant Workshop, in collaboration with Wales Interactive, has announced the release date of Into the Slimy Mines, a title that combines tower defense with roguelike mechanics. Players take on the role of a space miner who must rescue their crew on a moon infested with slugs. The game will be available on May 29 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC.
Excavation Cards and Modular Turrets 🛠️
The game's technical proposal is based on tunnel construction using excavation cards, which determine the layout of the paths along which the slugs advance. On the central platform, players place turrets and upgradeable buildings to defend the core. Each run offers three guilds with distinct abilities, altering the available strategy. The roguelike progression system allows unlocking permanent upgrades between attempts, although the map and enemies change with each run.
Slugs, Tunnels, and an Unlucky Miner 🐌
Because being a space miner is already a thankless job, but having to deal with slimy slugs that invade your moon and on top of that rescue a crew that probably doesn't appreciate your effort is the last straw. At least you can get your revenge by placing turrets until the scene looks like an armed golf course. Don't expect a decent salary, but you will get hours of slimy entertainment.