Get ready for some rootin-tootin-shootin. Sky Noon launches into early access today

Did you see that? I just used "rootin-tootin-shootin" in a headline. The shame is exquisite. Anyhow...check out this cool trailer:

New Zealand based indie dev team Lunar Rooster launched their first title into Steam Early access today. Sky Noon, a western-themed 3D Smash-style brawler is now available for any hombre willing to pick up an air rifle and start a-blastin’.

Players are suspended on floating island arenas, and use their air-powered weapons to send opponents flying off the side. Getting knocked off the side isn’t the end though, as you can use grappling hooks and lassos to pull yourself back onto the level. Judging by the trailer, Sky Noon is going to be as fun to watch as it is to play.

Check out some of the feature available in this early access version (lifted from the official press release):

Weapons With a Big Blast: Make use of devices powered by super-compressed air to fling opponents off levels – knock them varmints straight to the moon!

Lassos, Grappling Hooks, and Jump Pads… Oh My!: Freely move throughout the floating levels by using quick-firing grappling hooks. Take advantage of jump pads for quick long leaps and lasso cowboys back to levels. Additional items like teleporters and air-powered jet boots can give a tactical advantage or help escape a close brush with death.

Online Multiplayer Mayhem: Two to six players can jump into modes like Free For All, Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill, and Cart, with more game modes coming in the near future.

Customizable Online Games: Personalize Sky Noon gunfights with over 50 different game server options - pack more punch to melee attacks, remove random crates, turn on infinite ammo, increase spawn rates on all items, and much more.

Re-imagined Wild West: With the land dried up and cracked, the denizens of the West look to the clouds for the last vestiges of water. Crafting technology to raise their lands into the sky, opposing factions now battle for control over the Floating Frontier.

The Floating Frontier: Choose seven distinct levels; from the cozy Saloon town, the tall towers and hovering blimps of Hightown, or the tornado dangers of Whirlwind, gamers will discover that unique level mechanics can be used to their advantage.

Single Player Time Trials: Jump and swing through checkpoints in these time trials levels and compete for the top trial times.

Character Customization: Are you the good sheriff in the ten-gallon hat or the man wanted in every county? Customize your look and show ‘em who is Best in the West.

Sky Noon is now available on Steam for $14.99.