2DGameManias Taken

About this game

Please note you'll have a much better experience playing on Joystick (eg Xbox 360/One or PS4 etc), keys will work but better on Joystick

2DGameMania's Taken is a 2.5D retro platform game in which you have been taken by the unknown and you need to fight your way to freedom.
Fight your way through multiple enemy types and obstacles and use your special powers such as the beam weapon which fires bursts of bullets in a 360 motion, laser wipe which will swipe across the screen killing most things in its path and not forgetting your trusty gun which holds different bullet types.

There are lots of collectibles and extra points awarded for killing more enemies, which are then added up after each level. If you achieve a top 10 score, your score will be recorded along with the amount of time you took to complete the game...especially good for speed-runs. There are achievements for completing the game in a fast time also.

One of the bosses, fight or run?

Four huge levels and bosses. At the end of each level you need to collect the teleporter part and find the teleporter to gain access to the next level within a certain amount of time otherwise a big explosion will come your way!

Secrets. Some are large areas, some are small like this one

Hard difficulty level but rewarding. Good replay value, lots of hidden areas to find and explore, with varied levels. Inspired from some of the old classic games from the past, hopefully this game will bring back some memories.

Now with music by "The Cynic Project"

Secret here?

Please note you'll have a much better experience playing on Joystick (eg Xbox 360/One or PS4 etc), keys will work but better on Joystick

Latest news

• Announcements·22 Mar 2020Official

  2dGameManias Taken Free

  Hi Everyone, I've put in a request with steam to make 2DGameManias Taken free at least while this Covid19 virus is about, I might leave it free but we'll see, appreciate any reviews. Stay safe and take care everyone 2D:)
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• Announcements·6 Jun 2018Official

  Cynic Project Music

  The latest update includes music from The Cynic Project, I think you'll appreciate the soft tones to the more upbeat tracks on later levels. For more music by The Cynic Project have a look at http://www.cynicmusic.com/ As well as music from the cynic project, there has recently been additions such as teleporters which improve level navigation and lots of small tweaks such as player controls. As usual any bugs found let me know and I'll look at them asap I hope you enjoy the update!
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• Patch Notes·12 May 2018Official

  Teleport Update

  Have introduced teleporters to the levels where you can hold down the teleport button (LB - Xbox Pad) to go to activated teleporters. Theres 4 teleporters on each level. As long as you've activated them (by walking through them once) you can then hold the teleporter button, no matter where you are on the map and you'll be teleported. Hold the teleporter button again and it will cycle through all the activated teleporters. This makes it alittle easier and quicker. When dying it could become slightly tiresome walking to get back where you died etc. Now you can teleport. :)
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• Patch Notes·5 May 2018Official

  Update - Skip Tutorial

  Put on an option to skip the tutorial.
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• Announcements·10 Mar 2018Official

  Closed Beta Access

  Anyone interested in accessing closed Beta Access let me know. 2D :)
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