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AGAINST delivers a rhythmic action experience set in a gritty 1930s comic‑book world. Players dodge obstacles, scale walls and eliminate foes in time with pounding music, using a detective’s gun, sword, brass knuckles and Tommy gun. The dark visual style and story of Dr. Vice unfold through dim‑lit comic panels.
The game offers seven narrative chapters across three difficulty levels, each ending with a music‑driven boss fight. A free Beatmap Editor lets players craft custom stages synced to any music, then play them in the same rhythmic combat system.
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Rhythmic Combat
Combat is tied to the beat: enemies must be dispatched in sync with the music to earn points. Weapons range from swords to brass knuckles, and timing attacks to the rhythm is essential for success.
Obstacles and wall‑running are also rhythm‑based, requiring players to move in time with the soundtrack. Dispatching enemies rhythmically earns points, and the pounding music builds as you play.
- Listen to the track’s tempo before engaging a new enemy wave.
- Practice syncing wall‑runs with the beat to maintain momentum.
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Story & Setting
Set in 1930s America, the narrative follows a detective confronting Dr. Vice’s terrifying ambitions. Dark, gritty comic‑style graphics convey the atmosphere through dimmed colors and shadowy panels.
Each chapter reveals more of the plot via comic‑book cutscenes, culminating in a boss encounter that syncs with a musical climax, reinforcing the story’s tension.
- Pay attention to cutscene visuals for narrative clues.
- Notice how the music shifts during boss fights for story cues.
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Level Structure & Difficulty
The game comprises seven levels, each located in a distinct environment with its own visual flair. Players can choose between three difficulty settings for each level.
Each chapter ends with a boss battle timed to a musical climax, providing a clear narrative and gameplay milestone.
- Start on an easier difficulty to learn beat timing before tackling harder modes.
- Observe how each location’s design influences enemy placement.
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Beatmap Editor
A free Beatmap Editor allows players to import personal music and place enemies, weapons and obstacles in sync with the track. This tool enables fully custom rhythmic stages that can be played like any other level.
Custom maps retain the same combat and obstacle mechanics, letting creators experiment with unique beats and visual themes while staying within the game’s rhythmic framework.
- Test your map with a short music clip before finalizing.
- Align enemy spawns with strong beats for clearer player feedback.
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Platform & Controller Support
AGAINST is a VR‑only title available on Windows, supporting tracked controllers for immersive rhythmic interaction. Family Sharing is enabled, allowing multiple accounts to access the same purchase.
Single‑player mode is the sole gameplay option, meaning the experience is designed for solo rhythm combat without multiplayer components.
- Ensure your VR headset is calibrated before starting a session.
- Use Family Sharing to let friends try the game without separate purchases.
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