We wanted to let you know that Double Kick Heroes will be leaving Early Access on August 13th đ
Itâs time to jump out of the mosh-pit and into your Gundillac, Sheila, and take on the baddest of badasses and survive in this metal moshing and mayhemic post-apocalyptic nightmarish wasteland.
"Man, itâs been a long journey but weâre pumped to be finally sharing Double Kick Heroes with you all" David Elahee - Headbang Club. "We hope that you love our game as much as we do and enjoy the kick-ass soundtrack weâve put together to celebrate all things metal. We canât wait for people to try out air controls for Nintendo Switch which is a heap load of metallic fun, but please drum responsibly".
As well as leaving Early Access, Double Kick Heroes will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 13th, followed by a simultaneous release on Game Pass for Xbox One and PC and the Xbox and Microsoft Store on August 28th!!!
https://youtu.be/rcynIN9i3cw
If you've not been following our road through Early Access, here are some features you can expect on August 13th:
A full story mode thatâs accompanied by 50 kerranging songs, including the OST Volume 2 Update, by top artists such as Ultra Vomit, Volkorx, Gorod, Jinjer, Carpenter Brut and Gojira!
Unique Rhythm shooter mashup with incredibly detailed pixel art
5 difficulty settings to test even the most metal of metal headâs skills
Tons of accessibility options
USB drum and guitar support on PC (and Xbox One)
In addition to this, we have some Nintendo Switch Joy Con Alternative Motion Control Methods prepared for launch including:
Air drumming - Joy Con used as drumsticks, keeping in rhythm of game
Air beat - Can't drum? No Problem! Stomp to the beat with your Joy Con
Want the all out motion controlled experience and really put that double kick pedal to the metal? Then it's time to use two sets of Joy Con, one in your socks and one in your hands and drum and stomp your way through the apocalypse!
We can't wait for you to get your hands on Double Kick Heroes and want to thank everyone for joining us on this journey.
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter for more news and announcements in the build-up to launch.
Announcing NAIRI: Rising Tide đ - coming 2021
The wait is finally over and we're thrilled to finally be able to tell you that Rising Tide đ from HomeBearStudio is in development and aiming for a 2021 release.
The story continues in the second chapter of NAIRI! After the events of NAIRI: Tower of Shirin, Nairi continues on her quest to save her family. While she and her companions try to overcome the many dangers of the corrupt city of Shirin, an apocalyptic prophecy threatens to devour everything.
Announcement Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhyKYhLVO3M
Features:
Lively interconnected overworld, complete with mysterious ruins waiting to be discovered!
Delve into secluded puzzle-dungeons and solve their many challenging brainteasers!
Charming, yet melancholic, story written to captivate players of any age!
Unique, lovingly hand-drawn art style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli and Disney!
Tons of all-new characters ready to charm you⊠and ask for your help!
Brand new quality-of-life features, such as a map and fast-travel system!
A reworked inventory system allows for more creative item combinations!
More interesting rewards and treasures to collect!
More customizable hint system to better tailor your experience!
NAIRI: Rising Tide Demo
Coming on May 21st this year (that's just two weeks away!) we're releasing a free demo of Rising Tide for you to get a sneak peek of gameplay and sets the scene for what will be an exciting second chapter!
Don't forget to wishlist the demo separately to be alerted as soon as it is released đ
The official NAIRI Chapters Discord:
We're also excited to announce that we've recently launched a brand new Discord community, 100% focused on Nairi, Rex and the adventures that await them in both Tower of Shirin and Rising Tide.
https://discord.gg/nairi
Reasons to join:
Be among the first to hear about development news and updates
Invites to testing sessions
Fanart
Developer discussions and AMA sessions
Giveaways, competitions and much, much more as we continue development.
Don't worry if you don't use Discord, we'll still be updating Steam with news as it happens!đ„° Just be sure to wishlist Rising Tide for monthly updates.
Don't forget, NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is just ÂŁ3.99 on Steam or you can grab the Deluxe Edition which includes the NAIRI TOS OST and Artbook!
What a journey it has been, but today we are thrilled to announce that HyperParasite has left Early Access and 1.0 is available RIGHT NOW here on Steam!
Weâre also super excited to announce that the game is available globally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Itâs brand new trailer time!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Y7CLiJD60
From everyone here at Hound Picked Games and Troglobytes Games, we want to thank each and every one of you for your support and encouragement throughout development, Early Access and eventual launch.
Weâve been humbled by the critic reviews, the sheer number of streamers and content creators requesting to check out HyperParasite, and the feedback you the players have given us since we launched into EA.
Launch Discounts đ°
HyperParasite has launched with discounts across ALL platforms:
Here on Steam, you can bag yourself a copy of the game with 33% off for a limited time until April 18th.
Our Nintendo Switch publishing partner has set up the following exciting promotions:
EU - 24th March - 18th April 33% discount for all pre-orders and purchases
EU - 24th March - 18th April 50% discount for all QubicGames customers
NA - 24th March - 12th April 33% discount for all pre-orders and purchases
NA - 24th March - 18th April 50% discount for all QubicGames customers
HyperParasite Reviews
Saving Content - This is the definition of a Steam Early Access success. HyperParasite excites and delights every time you play it.
Game Asylum - ...once it gets under your skin it provides an itch thatâs satisfying to scratch
Switchaboo - HyperParasite is simply an absolute pleasure to play. The gameplay is tight, the concept is marvelously unique and you feel rewarded with each playthrough as you unlock more host bodies to control.
Itâs Gamescom week, Parasites, and this weekâs update is the largest one to date. Weâve got a ton of stuff to get through including new content (did we mention Act 4 is now complete?), whatâs happening at Gamescom, release date news and much more. Shall we begin?
Whatâs NEW in 0.1908.1
Completed Act 4: The Desert.
Completed The Desert level.
Added new themed rooms to The Desert.
Added new secrets to The Desert.
Added Area 81 sublevel with new character classes, themed rooms, traps, secrets etc.
Added a brand new character class (as playable and AI character): the Alien Creature.
Added a brand new character class (as playable and AI character): the Researcher.
Updated & added character descriptions in the Almanac.
FIXED
Fixed quicksand traps.
Fixed Space Huntressâ primary attack.
Fixed Space Huntressâ special attack.
Fixed Pyromaniacâs special attack.
Fixed charactersâ GUI.
Fixed Werewolf Pre Attack (as miniboss).
Fixed miniboss rooms unlocking behavior.
Fixed some Old Sewers rooms.
Fixed Third Boss shop room.
Fixed Fourth Boss shop room.
NEW TRAILER ALERT FOR ACT 4! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhh7Fcds_B4&feature=youtu.be
Gamescom 2019
Weâre here! We made it to Gamescom and Saverio (the boss Parasite here at Troglobytes HQ) is on hand with this brand new build of HyperParasite. Everything above is ready and waiting. We canât wait to show press, influencers and visitors what we have been working on implementing. Come and visit us in Hall 10.1 in the Entertainment Area of the Spanish Pavilion.
Release Date Update + New Price
Since we released HyperParasite on Steam Early Access, the game has received weekly updates including two complete brand new acts, developer and community gameplay streams, a shit ton of new characters, levels, mini-bosses, BIG bosses, gameplay mechanics and quality of life features. As we continue to add more and more to the game, we feel itâs now the right time to increase the price from $10.99 to $12.99. Boss Parasite Saverio released the following statement to the video game press earlier today;
âWith the implementation of Act 4, we feel itâs the right time to increase the price from $10.99 to $12.99, which we feel still offers incredible value for money. If youâre at Gamescom, weâd love to show you how far our game has come along in development since our initial Early Access release!â
In addition to the pricing update, weâre also announcing that our planned full, and final, release for HyperParasite will now be Q1 2020. This gives our team the time required to complete not just the Steam build, but the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch build too. Weâll continue to keep you updated here via the Steam store page and here on Twitter.
Itâs Gamescom week, so things are MAD busy here. Weâll be doing our best to do some live streaming here on Steam, so keep an eye on our Twitter account for live updates.
If youâre a streamer on Mixer, and want to be hosted by Hound Pickedâs new channel, whilst getting hands on with HyperParasite, then let us know hyperparasite@houndpicked.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Donât forget about the brand new HyperParasite Wiki, which went live last week, thanks to our friends over at GamePedia. Since launch, itâs been updated with all the character descriptions and weapon info, with more to come in the following weeks.
Are you following us on social media? If not, donât forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies onâŠ
Make sure you get this looked at over on Discord, and become a part of the outbreak on the ground floor.
HyperParasite Update #15 - Guarding the Desert, Gamescom 2019 & Official Wiki
Hey, Parasite fans - surprise! Troglobytes are back, with new updates, bug fixes, news on Gamescom 2019, a Wiki and a ton more. So, sit back and strap yourselves in, weâre about to get started!
Whatâs NEW in 0.1908.0
Watch out for the Guards Towers
Added brand new rooms on the Desert level including the Guard Towers.
Added the QOL Save and Quit mechanic. Now after defeating a boss you can decide to temporarily interrupt your run, save and then play it again whenever you want!
Added the highly requested support for Steam Cloud.
Added a brand new Desert mini-boss class (as AI and playable character): the Clerk Guy.
Only wimps⊠or the very smart Parasite⊠use Save & Quit
FIXED
Fixed Geishaâs Secondary Attack.
Fixed Alien Hunterâs Primary Attack.
Fixed Karateka Masterâs clonesâ behaviour.
Fixed Mad Scientistâs clonesâ behaviour.
Fixed Space Huntressâ Primary Attack.
Fixed Comboâs mechanic.
Fixed some Desert roomâs behaviour.
New Desert Mini Boss Clerk Guy
WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA
Complete The Desert level with new themed rooms, traps, secrets and more.
Add Area 81 sublevel with new character classes, themed rooms, traps, secrets and more.
Gamescom 2019
Troglobytes Games going to be exhibiting at Gamescom 2019 and they canât wait to show press, influencers and visitors what they have been working on these last four weeks. Are you going to Gamescom? If so, make sure to swing by and visit them in Hall 10.1 in the Entertainment Area of the Spanish Pavilion to get hands-on with the HyperParasite.
As well as exhibiting at Gamescom, weâre going to be announcing some big news at the same time. So if you havenât already, donât forget to Wishlist HyperParasite here on Steam and follow us on Twitter.
Join the Troglobytes team tonight LIVE here on Steam as Mr Kittemurt takes you through what is new in 0.1908.0 and answers your questions live on the stream. It all kicks off at 9 PM CEST. You can check our handy timezone checker right here.
If youâre a streamer on Mixer and want to be hosted by Hound Pickeds new channel whilst getting hands-on with HyperParasite, then let us know hyperparasite@houndpicked.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Weâve only gone and set up a brand new HyperParasite Wiki thanks to our friends over at GamePedia.
The Wiki is constantly being updated by players, as well as the Troglobytes team and already contains information on available characters, enemies, levels and gameplay. Feel free to get stuck in and update anything you spot. More will be added over time and weâd recommend keeping an eye on things.
Are you following us on social media? If not, donât forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies onâŠ
Make sure you get this looked at over on Discord and become a part of the outbreak on the ground floor.
Weekly Update #10 - New characters, bosses and 25% off!
Hey Parasites, old and new, welcome to this killer Early Access update. Weâve got a ton to get through, including of course the fact that HyperParasite is 25% off right now as part of the Steam Summer Sale. Itâs never been a better time than now to take the plunge and seek out world destruction, or if youâre feeling generous, gift HyperParasite to a friend!
On top of that, we may have only just gone and added 1x new main level, 5x brand new characters, 2x new mini-bosses and 1x new main boss. I mean, holy s**t! That's a lot of content to get stuck into.
So, shall we begin?
Whatâs changed in 0.1906.3
Added Act 4 main level: The Desert
Added Act 4 character: the Adventurer
Added Act 4 character: the Diesel Punk
Added Act 4 character: the Android Hunter
Added Act 4 character: the Mercenary
Added Act 4 character: the Nam Veteran
Added Act 4 mini boss: the Alien Hunter
Added Act 4 mini boss: the Space Huntress
Added Act 4 boss: Sandsneaks
FIXED
Fixed a crash involving the Helicopterâs bombs
Stopped trainâs sound when interacting with the trainâs lever
Faded to exploration soundtrack when the Helicopter is defeated
Fixed a crash involving gamepadsâ support
Fixed a crash involving Karatekaâ primary attack
Fixed a crash involving Kickboxerâs primary attack
Fixed Pause Menu showing using ESC key
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4lrKbul1ks
WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA
Complete The Desert level incl. New themed rooms, traps and secrets
WEEKLY STREAM
Join us LIVE on the Steam store page as we showcase all of this weekâs updates, discuss what's coming next in Early Access and, as always, attempt to destroy the world one host body at a time. Weâre going live at 9PM CEST - Donât miss it!
Our friends at Hound Picked Games will also soon be streaming HyperParasite action on a weekly basis. Hound Picked Games are our Co-Publisher and youâll be able to keep up with their streams over on Mixer.
If youâre a streamer on Mixer, and want to be hosted by Hound Pickeds new channel whilst getting hands on with HyperParasite, then let us know hyperparasite@houndpicked.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Are you following us on social media? If not, donât forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies onâŠ
Weâre also providing a quick recap of the acts over on IMGUR, so make sure you check that out. Thereâs also new and exciting developments to follow in the Discord community, as weâll be featuring more parasite themed fun, with a chance to show off your eighties knowledge and possibly win something in return.
Not only is HyperParasite on sale, but so are these other awesome indie games from Hound Picked Games.
The summer đ is finally here and with it some incredible discounts up to 55% OFF across all the Hound Picked Games co-published titles. Check them out below! âŹïž
Donât let this deal pass you by. Our biggest discount ever, and one steal of a deal. Strap on your space suit and take a ride dripping in Neon and Retro Futuristic style as you battle your way through 29 back breaking stages to a rocking synthwave soundtrack that will astound the senses.
Donât just take our word for it:
3RD STRIKE (3rd-strike.com)
"The developers didnât exaggerate when they said they made an innovative, engaging and original game. You will have a lot of fun when playing âDystoriaâ and will surely be hypnotized by the synthwave/retro soundtrack. Itâs hard to point out flaws or minor points, as the game is just perfect in its simplicity and style. Retro gamers, like myself, who played the old arcades when they were young, will embrace and love this game." Gio Smet
9/10
And donât forget to check out our Discord channel here https://discord.gg/XgZkz6X
SIZZLING STEAM SUMMER SALE
Greetings fellow elites of Dystoria,
So its that special time of year again, the Steam Summer Sale, Yahoo!!
So as you're riding out that Summer Heat Wave why not treat yourself to the lowest price yet on Dystoria. If your looking for a steal of a deal now would seem the most opportune time to take the plunge and spend that hard earned cash on "quite an amusing little sci-fi space shooting romp. Â Itâs colorful, vibrant, and action packed...it most definitely belongs in any action fanâs library immediately." Jeff Ortloff (JUST PRESS START). At this price you really can't go wrong, and for the cost of an Iced Coffee no less.
In other news, we are in the midst of rolling out new updates for Dystoria in the not so distant future.
P.S. If you're able we would love to see new Steam Reviews come in, this is an area we could use help with.
So to mirror the old catchphrase of:
Be Kind/Rewind,
Be True/Leave a Review
Price Drop! New Trading Cards, Achievements and bug fixes for Dystoria!
Price Drop!
Achievements
We've added 12 new achievements! Check them out on the Dystoria page to find out how to earn them.
Trading Cards
There are now 7 new trading cards for you to collect featuring some of the ships of Dystoria! This also includes badges for collecting full sets and emoticons.
What's New in Dystoria
New: In the map view - added labels to ship, orbs and exit.
New: Labels on badges so you know how to earn each one.
New: Minor level edits to smooth out congested areas.
New: Dialogue is now skippable
Bug fixes:
Fixed: Map view, parts of the level disappearing.
Fixed: Kryoccian 2 Endless death loop - spawning at a checkpoint and being attacked by enemy before level start.
Fixed: Level stats not saving highest scores.
Fixed: Embryis 7 Nucleon stats incorrectly reported.
Fixed: Time counter occasionally not stopping when player dies
Fixed: Enemies moving through walls in some sectors
Fixed: Zuruli 2 Exit lauched ship into a transporter
Fixed: Enemies attacking after you exit sector
Fixed: Shield/health continue to drop if entering a transporter while under attack
Fixed: Enemies firing when player not visible
Fixed: Mouse icon appears during boss fight
Fixed: Miscalculation of some level stats (Nucleons and enemies)
