Chop Goblins (2022)

Dive into Chop Goblins (2022), a frenetic microshooter where you're tasked with stopping the titular bladed fiends unleashed from a museum's forgotten chest. Your pursuit will traverse epochs, from the dusty basements of a museum to the cobblestone streets of 1800s Transylvania, the marbled halls of ancient Greece, and the neon glow of the future. This bespoke FPS campaign, crafted for completion in roughly 30 minutes, offers a concentrated burst of action, boasting five distinct time periods, five inventive weapons like the antique flintlock and the Mk. II Impaler 'Vlad' automatic stake gun, and a variety of enemies and minibosses. Chop Goblins perfectly embodies David Szymanski's signature design philosophy: delivering highly polished, creative, and engaging experiences within tight, digestible packages. Much like his acclaimed "DUSK," Chop Goblins prioritizes impactful gameplay and memorable moments over excessive length. It's a testament to Szymanski's ability to distill the essence of an FPS, offering a complete and satisfying adventure that's easy to pick up for a quick escape but rich enough with secrets, achievements, and leaderboards to warrant numerous replays, making it a prime example of his best work.