JAKARTA – Dongker band members Delpi, Arno, and Dzikrie collaborate with developer Inner Sight Games to create a new video game. They translate the anger and social critique from their album Melankolia Radikal into a roguelite beat ’em up game. The game bears the title Dongker vs The Ratocrats. Through this game, players direct their fight against a corrupt regim
Exploring the Satirical World of Ratpublic
The game takes place in Ratpublic, a satirical country. Corrupt rat politicians, robot police, and goblin bureaucrats rule this chaotic nation. Dollar, the Dongker mascot, appears as a giant mecha character. Players guide Dollar to fight the rulers and destroy symbols of power across the region.
Gameplay of Dongker vs The Ratocrats.
Music Drives the In-Game Action
The Melankolia Radikal album deeply influences the world of Dongker vs The Ratocrats. The developers translate the album’s critique of power and social unrest into the game’s characters, enemies, and environments. Furthermore, instrumental tracks from the album fill the game and accompany Dollar’s actions. Dongker’s music directly shapes the gameplay experience.
Choosing Pilots and Battling Enemies
Players choose Delpi, Arno, or Dzikrie to pilot the Dollar mecha. Each character brings unique combat abilities to the fight. For instance, the guitarist character relies on fast claw attacks and energy shields. Meanwhile, the vocalist character releases shockwaves and bite attacks. Finally, the drummer character focuses on heavy punches and drill-based attacks. These varied abilities add dynamics to the gameplay.
Continuing the Fight on PC
Throughout the game, players explore government areas and political landmarks in Ratpublic. They battle riot units, surveillance machines, and bureaucrat goblins. These enemies strengthen the satirical atmosphere of the game. Inner Sight Games currently develops “Dongker vs The Ratocrats” for PC via Steam. Players can follow the game’s progress on Dongker and Inner Sight Games‘ official Instagram accounts.
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