“Historical Hotshots” is a twin stick shooter employing roguelike elements, with a unique word mechanic and fresh theme inspired by famous authors, artists and great thinkers.
The action is presented as a child’s interpretation of a bedtime story that’s being improvised by a grandparent. Through the course of the game the player can influence the items they collect and characters they encounter by interrupting the story and swapping out key words that form the basis for the things they find.