Things are moving far quicker now in Slasher town. Still no dates unfortunately which I'm sure is infuriating for everyone!
We also have updated audio and a fair few other updates including updated kills and an easier way to tell when someone is about to win, hopefully all these changes people enjoy!
Things are moving far quicker and we are very happy with how things are right now, just not quite happy enough. Soon however, when we have date news it will be listed here first!
A few milestones have been hit!
Hello everyone!
Lets get to it
Demo Update
Once again news is slow however we have a demo all ready to launch! However if I am honest the audio is a bit off .. and needs polish, we'll just get dragged over coals in its current iteration. If anyone is overly keen I am sure demo keys can be provided however! This is about the best proof I can give!
Level Update
Here is an updated Level, the left is the old look and the right is the new look! Here is another Updated Level, once again old look on the right and new on the left
Subtle differences here and there, keen eyes may notice on the bottom image a small diamond, whatever could that be?
Oh noes!
Needless to say the levels are no longer as static as they where previously! It sure is making things a bit more interesting and a bit more challenging as well as adding some points of interest that players now run to.
Release date
Oh how I wish there was a better update here, I will say if things all go to plan the demo will be out in the next month or two (in time for the indie fest optimally!) which will pave the way for the release. This would mean all the audio and the character touches are all complete and any nagging UI or controller issue or even AI issue is resolved.
Everything going to plan it would be this year. Things never seem to go to plan ːtcryː
One last delay (hopefully)
Hi all!
The Glitch Lord strikes again and there is another delay ːtcryː
Needless to say things are looking real good and we are polishing things off now! In the coming days we will update the release date with a more concrete date - which optimistically will be this year and hopefully in the coming months!
To all beta testers!
Hello all beta testers!
Good news is in the next few weeks there should be a long awaited update to Hyper Slasher!
May the gore be with you!
Hello People!
It's been a while, but I assure you.
Sooooon!
Power Gunner
Hello!
Yes we are alive, we just released a new game called Power Gunner on steam. Hyper Slasher is still being worked on however!
We hope to get a more meaningful update to you soon!
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Mega Toast Games.
Demo Nights & Dev Update #2!
Hey peoples,
We are doing a demo night for Hyper Slasher, so if you feel like being that guy and trash talking the developer (or friends if you happen to have any and if you happen to bring them along) come along and try out the game!
Tuesday 27th of Feb from 6pm
at The Pint in Vancouver @ Full Indie (Yes, tonight!)
Thursday 1st of March
Cancelled, it doesn't look like this is a good place to demo, if anyone is interested in a demo and in the Vancouver region, let us know and we'll try and sort out another demo time!
In the last week and a bit we have been working towards getting it demo ready and finally pushing a build up to steam, no, unfortunately it is not ready for release.
Whats new :
Tighter Steam integration for servers
AI Pathing on all Levels
Slightly better AI
Graphics overhaul
A bunch of other tiny things here and there, such as flow issues that if we didn't do anything about, I'm sure people would say its stupid that we didn't change it.
While you wait to play the game, here are some interesting facts about our game:
Two people are working on this game full time, with help from other people.
We use Unity as our Game Engine.
The game is only 29 medals away from holding the most Olympic medals of all time, and only 24 away from out right record holder of Gold medals.
The team is comprised of people from Canada and New Zealand
The game only has to sell over 495 million copies to become the highest selling game of all time! (currently held by Tetris)
The game only needs to play 1,768 more NHL games to have the record of most NHL games played!
With that note, it only needs another 149 Rugby Test Caps to have the most Rugby Test Caps of any player!
The game is currently undefeated at every MLG tournament that streak looks to continue in the foreseeable future.
Heres an image from a few weeks ago, just to show how hard at work we are:
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Karl & Dave, Mega Toast Games.
Why are you still reading this.
Dev Update #1
Dev Update!
We thought we would take some time to give a little update on some of what we've been up to.
Karl has been mainly hard at work on the artificial intelligence at the moment and that is going to fill in for real players so you can always train or play even solo. He has also been kicking butt on a whole whack of networking implementation and features for local and online.
Dave has been working on Level Design and Character Design.
For the levels currently, there are:
RoofTop Full mobility range, no hazards for pure skill battles
Streets Bottleneck in the middle of the level, aerial attacks
Ice Cliffs With slippery surfaces and cliffs to fall off
Fire Pits Fire pits on each side of a tower for close quarters combat
For the five characters, they each have a unique visual taunt that matches their personality now and also each a few text-based trash talks. Each character has the teabagging ability in case antagonizing is your only option or you just need to serve up some salt!
We have a bunch more things we have been working on while this is taking place. There is always lots to do with just the two of us but we are focused on getting Hyper Slasher in peoples hands so they can start slashing noobs/getting rekt as soon as possible!
Follow our page if you'd like to be filled in with future updates!
Cheers,
Dave and Karl
Hyper Slasher FAQ
Hi all,
We thought we would go through and write up some FAQs so you can have some questions answered! Feel free to ask more, or not.
Can I play this locally?
Yes! Up to four players!, highly recommend controllers, I imagine it'd be impossible with 4 people on keyboard, I wouldn't even try. I mean if you want to be that person go for it, I dare you.
Can I play this online?
Yes! Through the steam link it works great! There are plans for online later down the line but we will discount it until it gets in!
I want to make the people I play against feel bad after I own them, is that possible? I mean I'm a bit of a dick and I gloat a lot
I think we have you sorted buddy, keep your eyes posted on upcoming game play vids and trailers
Do you plan on making a pack so I can buy 4 copies? I kinda like to play against my friends, they really suck but this would be a nice treat for them
Yes! we do plan on doing this, however I haven't figured out how to do this, I am a man smart, so I'll sort it, hopefully
How many turtles can you carry?
Well, I mean, I guess it depends on how big they are, I think I can carry at least one, but that'd be a bit mean, and don't they bite? I don't want to lose a finger
Do you intend on supporting it after launch
Yes of course, but I mean, its not like I'm gonna say 'screw you guys I plan on spending the money on coke and never talking to anyone again'
Whats the cost of this amazing product?
Currently we are planning on keeping it to less than a meal, I guess that's a pretty variable amount..
Any surprises you can tell me about?
There sure are!
Who do you think will win in a fight, Batman or Superman
Batman, hes a meticulous planner. Of course if its just a straight up, drop gloves,.. I guess even then he'd have guessed its going to happen and would have planned for it, Batman.
Plans for a sequel?
Whoa whoa whoa, let us finish this first
How many people are working on this brilliant project?
Two full time, with a few people helping us here and there
Do you like dogs? you know bark bark
Yes, yes I do.
Can I play the beta?
Wait, we are doing a beta? umm, We plan on letting a few people who we have met have access, sorry beyond that there is no plans for giving out access, things could change however.
Release date?
Hopefully tomorrow! However that's not going to happen. We are pushing, just a few critical issues that we are resolving, once we get thru this dark patch hopefully things start moving a lot quicker
Early Access?
No plans on EA, we feel that you guys would hate on us if we went that way since we don't have a back catalogue, however that doesn't mean there wont be updates!
How do you get your hair so full of volume & lift?
I try and shower daily, and I do use shampoo, none of that conditioner. I don't use a hair dryer or hair straightener, I've never really tried it however but so far this seems to be working.
* This is all subject to change, no doubt people will rage if it does, so we'll do our best to not change anything. Except Batman, he always wins, sorry.
