VAL'TY

VAL'TY is a short, story-driven first-person shooter inspired by late 1990s and early 2000s aesthetics. It follows an alien mother and her daughter on a compact mission-driven journey through a world where humans weaponize alien species for domination. The twist is that VAL'TY herself is determined to destroy the machine that enslaves others, and her daughter rides along to shape the fate of both families and civilizations.

Story and setting

The Valtians are known across the galaxy for ruthless independence and unbridled hostility toward interference. Humanity, fearing their power, built a machine to convert rebellious aliens into loyal servants. VAL'TY, an ordinary Valtrian with a notorious crime list against humans, becomes the catalyst to destroy that machine and everything in her path. Her tiny daughter joins the mission, bringing curiosity, resilience, and access to hidden paths and secret areas that reveal the deeper lore.

Gameplay and design

VAL'TY defies a single-pace shooter formula by weaving experimental elements and mandatory Easter egg objectives into the narrative flow. Players unlock a central hub, and from there most levels can be tackled in any order, encouraging experimentation and replay. Return to stages to push your score, uncover secrets, and unlock new story beats.

Progression is shaped by augmentations that unlock new combat possibilities, alter your approach to each environment, and reveal additional routes through the levels. Use these tools to breach walls, bypass traps, and discover hidden lore. The duo dynamics matter: summon VAL'TY's daughter when needed to access special routes, secret zones, or timed puzzles.

Core features

• One primary weapon: the Val'tyGUN, with Sniper mode and a grenade launcher for flexible engagements.
• No escort missions. Your daughter can be summoned anytime and helps unlock secret areas.
• Easter egg objectives are integral to the story, rewarding exploration and narrative depth.
• Nonlinear level progression: unlock the hub, then freely choose your path through most levels.
• Revisit stages to improve scores, discover hidden routes, and uncover richer lore.
• Unlock augmentations to forge new combat strategies, breach barriers, and reveal more secrets.
• Dance on the city’s dance floor to celebrate milestones and add a quirky charm to the journey.
• Val'tyboard challenges test timing and precision beyond traditional combat.
• A cultural backdrop inspired by Brazilian pop culture and history, with Valtians having influenced Earth’s past.

Experience and audience

VAL'TY is crafted for retro game fans seeking something new: a compact, atmospheric campaign that prioritizes pacing, exploration, and clever level design over a sprawling arsenal. It appeals to players who love alien protagonists, treasure-like Easter eggs, and short, focused experiences. If you’re after a distinct, stylish shooter with experimental flavor and a playful tone, VAL'TY invites you to explore a world where a dancing alien family fights for autonomy.

Note: This description embraces a playful lore flavor and fictional cultural references to enrich the setting.