With the Playtest releasing tomorrow, here are some of the frequently asked questions by our community for you to digest!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Mad King Redemption?
Mad King Redemption combines arcade-style fighting with in-depth roguelite progression in a visually stylized 2D (2.5D) setting. Each time you play, you will face enemies that have been changed into corrupted forms, make risky decisions for yourself and your team, and adapt as you go through dungeons that are constantly changing.
How can I get in on the Playtest?
Request access here on our Steam Store Page here:View game page
Who is developing the game?
Mad King Redemption is being developed by a three-person team at SECRET MISSION, with multiple external artists contributing to game production.
What are the key differences between the previously available demo and the Playtest?
Local co-op
Dungeon randomization system
Enemies waves system
Corrupted system + hero rework (dash, grabs, blocks)
New rooms for Biome 1
New Biome 2 dungeon (8 rooms)
6 new Forbidden Powers
New class Enemies "Tank" and "Ranged v2"
Where can I follow development or talk with the team?
The best place to connect with other players and us is our official Discord server, where we share updates, run playtests, and gather community feedback.
You can also follow development through our Steam news posts and social channels.
What is the story behind the game?
The kingdom has fallen into chaos after the King attempted to resurrect the Queen using forbidden magic. The ritual went horribly wrong, corrupting the land and driving him into madness. As heroes of the realm, you must fight through the forces born from that corruption and try to bring an end to the King’s reign.
Is Mad King Redemption single-player or multiplayer? How does co-op affect gameplay?
You may play alone or with a friend via Local Co-op. When players join your session, the game scales the experience in both resource management and difficulty.
How many playable characters are there?
Early Access will launch with four playable heroes, each designed with their own combat style, stats, abilities, and background.
What is the Corruption system?
Throughout your journey, you will be tempted to use the Mad King’s forbidden powers. Every time you tap into these abilities, your Corruption Bar increases. When the bar fills, your hero enters an Overdose Phase, temporarily transforming into a powerful corrupted version with unique abilities tied to that character. After the transformation ends, your hero enters a Crash phase, leaving them exhausted and vulnerable while the corruption drains away. Timing when to embrace corruption can mean the difference between victory and disaster.
What are mounts?
During runs, you may encounter mounts that can be used to move quickly through the dungeon and crush enemies. Some enemies ride mounts as well. If you knock them off, you can steal the mount and use it yourself.
What enemies can players expect?
Early Access will include 16 unique enemies, including bosses, each designed with distinct behaviors, attacks, and combat roles.
What content will be available in Early Access?
The Early Access version is planned to include:
Four playable heroes
The first complete world with multiple stages
Sixteen enemy types, including bosses
Core gameplay systems like corruption powers and mounts
We plan to expand the game with more heroes, worlds, and enemies as development continues.
How long will the game stay in Early Access?
Our current goal is roughly six to nine months of Early Access while we expand content, refine balance, and implement community feedback.
What is the current state of development?
Core systems are already implemented, and the codebase is nearly complete. Our current focus is finishing the first world, polishing gameplay, balancing combat, and improving the overall experience.
How can players help improve the game?
Community feedback is extremely important to us. As a small team, we closely read bug reports, gameplay feedback, and suggestions to guide improvements and new features.
If you encounter bugs or issues, sharing details, clips, or recordings helps us track problems much faster.
Remember that if you would like to submit any feedback or bug reports, please do so here:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2369580/discussions/0/801217116763127622/