Appulse – Press Kit
Factsheet
Developer:
Le Rado
Based in France (Nantes)
contact@le-rado.fr
Publisher:
–
Release Date:
2026
Platforms:
PC (Windows, Linux)
Genre:
Pinball, Shooter, Roguelite
Socials:
Description
Discover pinball like never before with Appulse. Dive into this intense roguelite shooter, where your mission is to defend the fleet of the Galactic Federation. Improve your equipment, buy new weapons and unlock powerful perks in order to defeat the waves of the Iron Accord.
Space Pinball
Inspired by the classic Space Cadet Pinball, Appulse is a futuristic reinterpretation of the genre. Bringing newcomers and old timers by mixing the juicy mechanics of the pinball and the thrilling and fast gameplay of a roguelite shooter, we want to spark a new interest among the community!
Faithful to the pinball legacy, we designed completely unique tables and secondary levels. We went beyond by creating a whole sci-fi universe for Appulse. Each level is a spaceship and your ennemis are tripods armed with lasers, to better immerse yourself in this space war. Your goal is to protect the mother ship, cruising through space in the hope of unveiling the truth of the Elysium Event.
Multiple tables
Attack is the best form of defense!
Charge on enemy spaceships using your ejection cannon. Challenges and special quests await you in those unknown territories. Conquer new shuttles to add them to your fleet and win the war!
Roguelite shooter
But do not worry, to face the trouble you brought your own arsenal to the battle!
Pick the weapon of your choice to destroy the robots trying to stop you. In Appulse, the twist is the added recoil when firing your guns. Each shot will push you in the opposite direction, allowing you to control the ball after using the flippers. Master this technique and you will be able to go anywhere you want!
Guns are not your only edge. Special perks earned during your adventure will power up your ball. Need more recoil when firing? Turrets to assist you in the ship’s defense? Or maybe the ability to slow down time to make the perfect move? You have the cards in your hands to create the perfect build!
But be aware, they are all randomized. You are guaranteed to get a unique run each time you put a coin in the machine!
Use your flipper with precision, craft your own build, defeat your foes and master the scoreboard!
Videos
Awards and selections
Press articles
ActuGaming (FR) – Appulse : Découvrez ce savoureux mélange entre pinball et shooter grâce à notre interview de Tanguy Oliveras du studio Le Rado
Credits
Core Team
Programmer : Antoine Aubin
Art Director : Lilian Montmartin
3D Artist : Tanguy Oliveras
Support Team
Voice over – Sean Madson
Sound Designer – Jean-Baptiste Montmartin
Composer – Alain Girardot, Jean-Baptiste Montmartin
Programmer – Samuel Busson
FX Artist – Hugo Barthouil
3D Animator – Matthieu Aouad
3D Artist – Alexis Jacquemin
Level Designer – Jonathan Capallere
Special thanks to Ghjuvannu-Carlu Sozzi for the game idea!