Big Distraction, a newly established studio formed by veterans of the AAA gaming industry, has unveiled its inaugural project: LORT. This cooperative roguelite action game invites up to eight players to immerse themselves in a cursed fantasy realm, promising a blend of fun, feel, and performance. Scheduled for release on PC via Steam in the fourth quarter of 2025, LORT aims to redefine cooperative gameplay.
In a recent press release, the team at Big Distraction expressed their motivations: “We are a group of internet-raised game devs who got tired of the AAA industry consistently letting down players and developers. Everyone at our company plays games, is part of the culture, and just wants more experiences where we can have fun with our friends in a lower stress, highly co-operative environment.” With less than two years since the inception of their development journey, the excitement to deliver this game to players is palpable.
Game Overview
About
LORT is designed as a one-to-eight player cooperative action roguelite. Players can team up with friends to engage in battles, loot treasures, and accumulate outrageous power-ups while navigating through a cursed fantasy world. The objective is to fight for escape, revive fallen comrades, and evolve from a mere goblin tickler to a formidable god slapper.
Key Features
- One-to-Eight Player Chaotic Player-Versus-Environment – Gather your friends for an exhilarating cooperative experience, or bravely venture solo. Players can combine attacks, protect each other, and escalate the chaos from manageable to utterly overwhelming.
- Your Weapon, Your Choice – Whether it’s swords, wands, bows, or guns, players have the freedom to choose and switch weapons, discovering explosive combos to defeat their foes.
- Ridiculous Power-Ups – Power-ups are crucial. Players can mix and match over 100 unique enhancements, including:
- Nah’s Barrier
- Boomer’s Blessing
- Trophy of Swole
- Cool Comfy Shorts
- And many more!
- Big Bosses – Encounter massive and unpredictable bosses that challenge players to adapt and strategize, punishing weaknesses and demanding skillful play.
- God Run – This isn’t just any run; it’s the ultimate run. Players can achieve peak power-up perfection, becoming overwhelmingly powerful and turning the tide against the cursed world.
- Create Your Stew of Power – Players can customize their experience by selecting ingredients and quests, shaping the run to determine the bizarre enemies and colossal bosses they will face.
- You’ve Unlocked: Text Enjoyer – A nod of appreciation for those who read through the details—your dedication may just mark you as the chosen one.
For those eager to catch a glimpse of what LORT has to offer, the announcement trailer is available for viewing, along with the first screenshots showcased in the gallery.
Announce Trailer
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