What’s up Parasites? Man oh man has it been busy here at the HyperParasite HQ. Gamescom was a total blast, we were thrilled to meet so many of you and watch you enjoying world domination on our booth.
From Gamescom we headed to IndieDevDay, in Barcelona, the second year we have attended, and what an event it was. In 2018 we won the Best Shooter/Shoot 'Em Up, and now, in 2019, we walked away with the Best Blast 'em Up Trophy (the kick-ass drinks can is last years award)! What makes this award so special to us as developers is that it is voted on by other developers at the show. So from us to you (we know you’re reading this) - thank you!
Don’t worry though, Parasites, just because we’ve been on the road winning awards, doesn’t mean we haven’t been working on the game. In fact, we have a ton of new content for you to get your tentacles around. As always, more info is included below and we look forward to reading what you think in the comments section below.
What’s NEW in 0.1909.0
Added a brand new character class (as playable and AI character): the Motorhead
Added a brand new skill: Instadeath
Added a brand new skill: Eye for an Eye
Added a brand new skill: Self-preservation
Added a brand new skill: Hard Push
Added a brand new skill: All-Seeing Eye
Added a brand new item: Ice Flux Drone
Added a brand new item: Fire Power
Added a brand new item: Poison Power
Added a brand new item: Rotating Shields
Added a brand new item: Rotating Spikes
Added a brand new item: Molotov Rage
Added a brand new item: Hand Grenade
Added a brand new item: Fragmentation Grenade
Added new dialogue to Wito
Added Credits section in the Main Menu
Added a brand new game intro (video further below!)
FIXED
Fixed Pyromaniac’s special attack
Fixed Streetwalker’s special attack
Fixed Yakuza’s special attack
Fixed Karateka Master’s special attack
Fixed Techno Samurai’s special attack
Fixed Archeologist’s special attack
Fixed Ninja’s primary attack
Fixed TechnoSamurai’s DoTs handling
Fixed Alien Creature’s animations
Fixed Debriefing Window
Fixed mini-bosses’ rooms behaviour
Fixed Desert Worm’s behaviour
New Intro ALERT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HffXfdlK9cU&feature=youtu.be
Reminder: Release Date Update + New Price
With all the news coming out of Gamescom, we wanted to take a moment to remind you all of our plans for release and new pricing for Early Access. As we continue to add more and more to the game, we feel it’s now the right time to increase the price from $10.99 to $12.99.
In addition to the pricing update, we also announced, in our last update, that our planned full, and final, release for HyperParasite will now be Q1 2020.
You can read more about both of these important milestones in our previous update here
It’s update day which also means we’re going to be live streaming TONIGHT at 9PM CEST / 8PM BST right here on Steam. Tell the world about it and be sure not to miss out.
If you’re a streamer on Mixer and want to be hosted by Hound Picked’s new channel, whilst getting hands-on with HyperParasite, then let us know hyperparasite@houndpicked.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
We’re mentioned it a couple of times so far, but we feel it’s worth mentioning again - WE HAVE A HyperParasite Wiki! Since its launch, it’s 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, don’t forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies on…
It’s Gamescom week, Parasites, and this week’s update is the largest one to date. We’ve got a ton of stuff to get through including new content (did we mention Act 4 is now complete?), what’s happening at Gamescom, release date news and much more. Shall we begin?
What’s 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 Huntress’ primary attack.
Fixed Space Huntress’ special attack.
Fixed Pyromaniac’s special attack.
Fixed characters’ 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
We’re 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 can’t 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 it’s 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;
“With the implementation of Act 4, we feel it’s the right time to increase the price from $10.99 to $12.99, which we feel still offers incredible value for money. If you’re at Gamescom, we’d love to show you how far our game has come along in development since our initial Early Access release!”
In addition to the pricing update, we’re 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. We’ll continue to keep you updated here via the Steam store page and here on Twitter.
It’s Gamescom week, so things are MAD busy here. We’ll be doing our best to do some live streaming here on Steam, so keep an eye on our Twitter account for live updates.
If you’re a streamer on Mixer, and want to be hosted by Hound Picked’s new channel, whilst getting hands on with HyperParasite, then let us know hyperparasite@houndpicked.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Don’t forget about the brand new HyperParasite Wiki, which went live last week, thanks to our friends over at GamePedia. Since launch, it’s 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, don’t forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies on…
Make sure you get this looked at over on Discord, and become a part of the outbreak on the ground floor.
Weekly Update #15 - Guarding the Desert, Gamescom 2019 & Official Wiki
Hey, Parasites - surprise! We’re back, with new updates, bug fixes, news on Gamescom 2019, a Wiki and a ton more. So, sit back and strap yourselves in, we’re about to get started!
What’s 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 Geisha’s Secondary Attack.
Fixed Alien Hunter’s Primary Attack.
Fixed Karateka Master’s clones’ behaviour.
Fixed Mad Scientist’s clones’ behaviour.
Fixed Space Huntress’ Primary Attack.
Fixed Combo’s mechanic.
Fixed some Desert room’s 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
We’re going to be exhibiting at Gamescom 2019! We can’t wait to show press, influencers and visitors what we have been working on these last four weeks. Are you going to Gamescom? If so, come and visit us 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, we’re going to be announcing some big news at the same time. So if you haven’t already, don’t forget to Wishlist HyperParasite here on Steam and follow us on Twitter.
Join us 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.
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 you’ll be able to keep up with their streams over on Mixer.
If you’re 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
We’ve only gone and setup 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 we’d recommend keeping an eye on things.
Are you following us on social media? If not, don’t forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies on…
Make sure you get this looked at over on Discord and become a part of the outbreak on the ground floor.
Weekly Update #12 - New Desert Room and Bug Fix Ups
Another HyperParasite update has arrived, and we have plenty more juicy fixes for you all to sink your tentacles into. Not only that, but there’s a whole new room to explore!
So, let’s get down to it and show you what’s been happening with the latest update.
NEW IN 0.1907.1
Added a brand new Deserts room: the Quicksands Room
FIXED IN 0.1907.1
Fixed a crash involving the Pyromaniac’s death
Fixed a bug involving Tutorial’s last step
Fixed a crash involving Geisha’s special attack
Fixed a crash involving the Ninja
Fixed a crash involving Miniboss classes’ deaths and possessions
Fixed a crash involving the Mad Scientist
Fixed a crash involving Streetwalker’s special attack
Fixed a crash involving the Off-Duty Detective’s special attack
Fixed the Adventureer’s primary attack
WHAT’S COMING NEXT IN EA
Complete Desert level with new themed rooms, traps, secrets…
WEEKLY STREAM
We’ll be streaming here on Steam tomorrow night (Saturday the 20th of July) at 8pm BST, so stick around for that. Also make sure to head on over to Mixer, where we’ll also be broadcasting content in the future through the Hound Picked channel there.
If you’re a streamer yourself please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us here hyperparasite@houndpicked.com
COMMUNITY NEWS
As always, we want you to keep ahead of the news here at HyperParasite, so be sure to follow us across all our social-media platforms:
There’s also another delve into the special moves that make-up the first act over on IMGUR so be sure to head on over and check that out.
Also come and hang with us on Discord as we'll be there chatting about all things eighties and HyperParasite, with news to keep you ahead of the curve.
Thanks guys!
Weekly Update #11 - Bugs & Discount Final Call
Alright Parasite, listen up! This is your final call to get 25% OFF HyperParasite in the Steam Summer Sale. What are you waiting for? With last week's brand new additions, this week's tweaks and fine tuning, it really is a no brainer… Mhmmmmm brains.
It’s never been a better time than now to take the plunge and seek out world destruction. Or, if you’re feeling generous, gift HyperParasite to a friend!
And don’t forget you can earn points in the Steam Grand Prix by reviewing games, so why not let us know what you think by leaving us a review? It helps us fine-tune the game as well as helping you earn Steam rewards. Another no brainer, am I right?
Let’s move on… what’s new in this week's Early Access update?
FIXED IN 0.1907.0
Fixed a crash involving The Ancient Warrior
Fixed a crash involving the Lightbeam Trap of Industrial District level
Fixed Kickboxer’s primary attack
Fixed a crash involving Skills spawning
Fixed a crash involving Items spawning
Fixed Punk behavior on death
Fixed a crash involving the Mad Scientist
WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA
Complete The Desert level incl. New themed rooms, traps and secrets
WEEKLY STREAM
We won’t be streaming this week, but we’ll be back soon with more fun and antics live. In the meantime, 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 you’ll be able to keep up with their streams over on Mixer.
If you’re a streamer on Mixer and want to be hosted by Hound Picked's 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, don’t forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies on…
We decided to take a look back this week at the inspirations that helped create HyperParasite over on IMGUR, which will give you some idea of where we came from. Over on Discord we’ve also started quizzing people on their love of the eighties, most recently looking classic movies of the era. This will be a weekly event taking place on Wednesdays, 9pm (BST), and this time we’ll be seeing how well you know your video-game history, with plenty of prizes to be won along the way!
Not only is HyperParasite on sale, but so are these other awesome indie games from Hound Picked Games.
Weekly Update #10 - New characters, bosses and 25% off!
Hey Parasites, old and new, welcome to this killer Early Access update. We’ve 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. It’s never been a better time than now to take the plunge and seek out world destruction, or if you’re 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?
What’s 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 Helicopter’s bombs
Stopped train’s sound when interacting with the train’s lever
Faded to exploration soundtrack when the Helicopter is defeated
Fixed a crash involving gamepads’ support
Fixed a crash involving Karateka’ primary attack
Fixed a crash involving Kickboxer’s 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 week’s updates, discuss what's coming next in Early Access and, as always, attempt to destroy the world one host body at a time. We’re going live at 9PM CEST - Don’t 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 you’ll be able to keep up with their streams over on Mixer.
If you’re 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, don’t forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies on…
We’re also providing a quick recap of the acts over on IMGUR, so make sure you check that out. There’s also new and exciting developments to follow in the Discord community, as we’ll 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 🌞 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! ⬇️
Weekly Update #9 - Fresh Skin for the HyperParasite
Hey Parasites, it’s a smaller update this week. Not because we’re sitting around twiddling our tentacles. We’ve been busy not just with a BIG update (coming soon), but you may notice we’ve also overhauled the entire Steam store page.
Our host body was beginning to look a little tired and ragged around the edges. As well as new capsule art and GIFs, we’ve updated the store text. There should be no missing the point now. This HyperParasite means business, and we’re not scared of a little carrion...
What do you think? Let us know in the comments if you like our new skin.
What’s new in 0.1906.2?
FIXED
Fixed a crash involving falling traps
WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA
Complete Act 3 fine tuning
Act 4 implementation
WEEKLY STREAM
There's no weekly stream this week ːsteamsadː But join us as normal next week LIVE on the Steam store page as we once again showcase more updates, discuss what's coming next in Early Access and as always, attempt to destroy the world one host body at a time.
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 you’ll be able to keep up with their streams over on Mixer.
If you’re a streamer on Mixer and want to be hosted by the Hound Picked channel whilst getting hands-on with HyperParasite, then let us know hyperparasite@houndpicked.com.
HyperParasite infects Nintendo Switch!
Did you see HyperParasite running on Switch? If you missed it, here's a link to the discussion on Reddit (we got a great reception!) and a couple of snippets below for you!
You want to see coop? OK then...
COMMUNITY NEWS
Are you following us on social media? If not, don’t forget you can find the HyperParasite invading host bodies on…
We’ve also continued to build ties with the community, creating ever nourishing parasite content for you all to sink your greasy tentacles in to. Whether it’s reaching out to the neon coloured synthwave people over on Reddit or simply showing you the true extent of all our powers on IMGUR, we continue to grow and infest the online space at a, some might say, alarming rate of infection. Make sure you get this looked at over on Discord and become a part of the outbreak on the ground floor.
HyperParasite Weekly Update #8 - 0.1906.1 - Extra Gas
Well, E3 is all but done for another year. Anything horrific catch your eye? Us neither. Our Parasite is still atop of the food chain when it comes to consuming hosts and world annihilation.
Enough of the chest pumping and muscle flexing (we'd still win mind you!), let's get down to business with this week's Early Access update.
What’s new in 0.1906.1
Added new poisonous traps to Nuclear Meltdown
FIXED
Fixed various rooms’ gates behaviour
Fixed controllers’ support bug related to Daily Challenges
Fixed Double Trouble’s shop room
Fixed some Bowels of Asia Town’s rooms
Fixed some Underground Temple’s rooms
Fixed Mad Scientist behaviour
Alient Hunter Special Attack!
WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA
Complete Act 3 fine tuning
Act 4 implementation
NamVeteran Special Attack
WEEKLY STREAM
There's no weekly stream this week ːsteamsadː But join us as normal next week LIVE on the Steam store page as we once again showcase more updates, discuss what's coming next in Early Access and as always, attempt to destroy the world one host body at a time.
COMMUNITY NEWS
The HyperParasite has no time to mope about in the doom and gloom when total destruction is so much fun. And it's getting serious for Nintendo Switch owners.
Check out this video over on Reddit of HyperParasite doing what it does best. Imagine the possibilities; chaos and destruction whilst on the go. It's what the Switch HyperParasite was built for.
Weekly Update #8 - 0.1906.1 - Extra Gas
Well, E3 is all but done for another year. Anything horrific catch your eye? Us neither. Our Parasite is still atop of the food chain when it comes to consuming hosts and world annihilation.
Enough of the chest pumping and muscle flexing (we'd still win mind you!), let's get down to business with this week's Early Access update.
What’s new in 0.1906.1
Added new poisonous traps to Nuclear Meltdown
FIXED
Fixed various rooms’ gates behaviour
Fixed controllers’ support bug related to Daily Challenges
Fixed Double Trouble’s shop room
Fixed some Bowels of Asia Town’s rooms
Fixed some Underground Temple’s rooms
Fixed Mad Scientist behaviour
Alient Hunter Special Attack!
WHAT'S COMING NEXT IN EA
Complete Act 3 fine tuning
Act 4 implementation
NamVeteran Special Attack
WEEKLY STREAM
There's no weekly stream this week ːsteamsadː But join us as normal next week LIVE on the Steam store page as we once again showcase more updates, discuss what's coming next in Early Access and as always, attempt to destroy the world one host body at a time.
COMMUNITY NEWS
The HyperParasite has no time to mope about in the doom and gloom when total destruction is so much fun. And it's getting serious for Nintendo Switch owners.
Check out this video over on Reddit of HyperParasite doing what it does best. Imagine the possibilities; chaos and destruction whilst on the go. It's what the Switch HyperParasite was built for.
