Fulqrum Publishing and Terminist Arcade have announced that the blood-soaked, old-school shooter “HYPERVIOLENT” will launch into PC Early Access on April 6.
Inspired by classic sprite-based 3D games from the 90s, “HYPERVIOLENT” sees players stranded on Commodus Asteroid 27-C, a remote asteroid-based mining colony clenched in the jaws of violence. Stranded and surrounded by monstrous foes, they must take the violence to the next level, obliterating their foes as they seek an answer to the madness engulfing the colony, and uncover the secrets of the evil hidden deep within the dark, claustrophobic mines of the asteroid.
“HYPERVIOLENT” features an extensive array of guns and melee weapons that can be dual-wielded in nearly endless combinations. However, players are far from an invincible action hero; careful resource management and a keen eye are paramount to survival, for enemies can – and will – ambush them when they least expect it.
“HYPERVIOLENT” features a 3D/pixel hybrid environments rendered in a combination of classic low-poly 3D and hand-crafted 1990s pixel art aesthetic. Its intense horror atmosphere makes players feel the dread of exploring the dark, claustrophobic corridors of the I.E.C. Commodus station. Players can use the environment to their advantage, utilizing light switches, computer terminals, keycards, and other control mechanisms to navigate the labyrinthian station and manipulate the environment. Along the way, players can upgrade weapons, interact with NPCs, and peruse computer data logs to further their mission.
During the Early Access period, the “HYPERVIOLENT single-player campaign will grow, adding segments featuring completely different gameplay experiences. Upon full release, the game will introduce Multiplayer support for up to 30 players alongside a variety of thrilling game modes.
At launch, players can experience the first five intensely, atmospheric levels (approximately 4-5 hours of gameplay), and wield 12 weapons as they take on ten varied enemy types and two challenging boss encounters.
The currently planned Early Access roadmap is as follows:
Early Access Update #1
- Level 6
- Low Gravity mechanic
- 4 new weapons
- 2 new enemies
- 1 new boss
- Neural-Implant Possession Mechanic
Early Access Update #2
- Level 7
- 2 new weapons
- 4 new enemies
- 6 Degrees of Freedom spaceship flying mechanic, including some sections where the player may leave their ship for a period of time.
Full Release
- Levels 8 – 11
- 6 new weapons
- Full localization
- Coop multiplayer for up to 4 players
- PvP multiplayer modes
- Various optimization and quality of life improvements
“HYPERVIOLENT” will launch into PC Early Access on April 6 via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com.
