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Behind Buckshot Roulette: Mike Klubnika shares the creative force behind his macabre hit title

The Buckshot Roulette Dealer (Image Source: Buckshot Roulette -edits)
The Buckshot Roulette Dealer (Image Source: Buckshot Roulette -edits)
Since the highly anticipated multiplayer mode was released, Mike Klubnika has taken to Reddit to indulge his many fans of Buckshot Roulette. Here are a few interesting questions and answers from his latest Reddit AMA.

For those uninitiated to the world of Buckshot Roulette, the game follows an unnamed protagonist as they navigate a deadly game of Russian roulette against a masked opponent known only as the "The Dealer". At the same time, a killer industrial techno OST plays in the background. Using power-ups such as pills, adrenaline needles, and clairvoyant burner-phone calls, players must navigate a game of trading blow for blow with The Dealer for three grueling rounds. Players who endure such an extreme trial of calculated risk receive a handsome reward.

Upon release, many fans immediately noticed a similarity between the art direction of Buckshot Roulette and that of another dark indie game, Inscryption. Klubnika admitted early on that the creator of Inscryption, Daniel Mullins, and his games have a big influence on the look and feel of Buckshot Roulette. However, in a question by user Life-Image-6068, Klubnika, going by dustycassettes, expands on the game's influence to include some iconic titles.

One of the game's most iconic aspects is undoubtedly its original soundtrack. The tracks strategically work to enhance the anxiety, triumph, and sense of chaos pervasive throughout the game. User kkzz23 asks for insight on the production time for the OST and how much experience Klubnika has in music production.

For many, speaking with a well-known developer is the perfect chance to ask about the technical aspects of producing a hit indie title. User Capable-Medicine-454 wants to know if Klubnikas will continue to develop games and if he will continue to use the same game engine. With popular engines such as Unity and Unreal making up the backbone of most titles, despite the controversy surrounding the engines themselves, Klubnika responds with a well-received endorsement of an increasingly popular open-source alternative to the big name game engines. 

Kindly visit the thread below for more questions from the Buckshot Roulette community.

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Stephen Pereyra, 2024-11- 8 (Update: 2024-11- 8)