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About Paint the Town Red
Paint the Town Red is a first‑person melee game where voxel enemies can be punched, kicked, stabbed or sliced with almost any loose object. The combat is chaotic and fully destructible, letting players improvise weapons in a variety of period‑themed locations.
Beyond the scripted scenarios the game offers a deep roguelike campaign called Beneath, a co‑op experience for most modes, a level editor with Steam‑Workshop integration, and full controller support for DualShock and DualSense gamepads.
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Scenario Levels
Scenario levels drop you into distinct settings such as a biker bar, a disco, a prison, a pirate cove or a western saloon. Each location contains unique enemies and period‑appropriate weapons, encouraging quick thinking and improvisation.
The combat system lets you interact with almost any item that isn’t nailed down, turning everyday objects into weapons. Success depends on speed, positioning and the ability to use the environment to your advantage.
- Scan each arena for loose objects before engaging enemies.
- Use walls or furniture to funnel foes into tighter spaces.
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Beneath Roguelike
Beneath is a massive roguelike campaign that sends you deep underground to battle terrifying monsters, discover hidden secrets and face challenging bosses. The mode is described as the ultimate challenge within the game.
Progression in Beneath is tied to unlocking powerful upgrades that improve your class’s stats and abilities. Choosing a class and managing upgrades are central to surviving longer runs.
- Select a class whose stats match your preferred combat style.
- Focus on upgrades that increase survivability early in a run.
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Level Editor & Steam Workshop
The in‑game Level Editor lets players design new stages, from massive brawls to puzzle‑focused adventures, with support for custom textures and music. The tools are described as intuitive for community creators.
Created levels can be uploaded to the Steam Workshop, where thousands of user‑made stages are available. This expands the game’s replay value beyond the built‑in content.
- Add custom music to set the tone of your level.
- Test your design in sandbox mode before publishing.
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Multiplayer & Co‑op
Online co‑op lets you team up with friends for almost every mode, including scenario fights, the Beneath campaign and arena challenges. The description notes that cooperation is possible across these experiences.
Arena mode offers timed challenges, while Endless Mode tests how long you can survive against continuous waves. Both modes support leaderboards for competitive play.
- Communicate weapon choices with teammates to cover each other's weaknesses.
- Practice arena challenges to improve your leaderboard ranking.
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Full Controller Support
The game includes full controller compatibility, officially supporting DualShock and DualSense gamepads. This is aimed at players who prefer controllers over keyboards.
Controller layouts map all combat actions, allowing punches, kicks, stabs and weapon swings without sacrificing the chaotic feel of the melee system.
- Adjust deadzone settings for smoother melee timing.
- Enable haptic feedback on DualSense for added immersion.
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