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We pack a punch into our games. A fun one. Indie gamedev team working on arcade multiplayer combat game Strikers Edge.

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Here’s the character concept art for Strikers Edge’s archer, Laël. The thing that sticks the most about this character is the fire spirit she travels around with. We wanted her bomb arrow mechanic to be more present in the character’s design, so we ended up with this concept where she places this floating fire spirit pet on an arrow slow and throws it, exploding in the players face, with splash damage. Worry not, the spirit pops back right after!

Here is the character intro:

The young Laël of the Wyldfolk was always aware of the destruction Men inflicted upon Nature. One day, she saw firsthand Nature’s revenge: a bear imbued with the Spirit of Nature attacked and killed a party of lumberjacks, but became mortally wounded in the process. She tracked the bear and witnessed his death, and she accepted the mantle of Protector. Now she spends her time protecting the wilderness from ravenous predations, placing Mother Nature above all...

Laël ‘s story can be unveiled in Strikers Edge’s story mode, out now on Steam (PC and Mac) and PS4.

Concept art by Francisco Matos. Art Direction by Tiago Franco.

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Here’s Urgül with another round of concept art from Strikers Edge.

This is probably the character who’s abilities and direction changed the most throughout development: we started with a more “barbarian” set of weapons: rocks for basic attack and a bola for the charge attack. When Francisco, our concept artist, suggested a hook, we couldn’t help but imagine how that would play in combat and ended up changing his ability kit. He plays a very aggressive playstyle that relies on combining his hook and pull debuff with regular attacks.

Here’s his character intro:

Urgül of the Steppes was a powerful tribal chieftain, until he was challenged by a man called Ursus. Little did he know the man was possessed by the Spirit of Strength. Fueled by the Godsblood, the warrior was a formidable foe, but Urgül managed to defeat him. But with the exhilaration of battle, the barbarian wordlessly agreed to let the Spirit in him. Now, he wanders the world like countless others before him, looking for trials of strength and might to sate his lust for battle...

In Story mode you’ll be able to know more about his story.

Strikers Edge is out on Steam (PC and Mac) and PS4.

Concept art by Francisco Matos. Art Direction by Tiago Franco.

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By now you probably know that Strikers Edge is out on Steam (PC and Mac) and PS4! Here are some neat things you’ll find:

Multiplayer with 1v1 or 2v2 modes

Online matchmaking

8 different strikers, each one with a unique playstyle, weapon and abilities

Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay

Single player campaign, with a story for all 8 characters

4 different arenas with distinct settings, hazards and obstacles

Twitch integration! Link your twitch account and let the chat influence the game with game modifiers and in-game powerups and hazards

Grab it now for

PC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/520670/Strikers_Edge/ PS4: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/strikers-edge-ps4/

We’ve completely forgot about our tumblr, so sorry about that! We’ll be updating it in the next weeks with extra content, never before seen stuff! :D

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Strikers Edge is essentially local and online multiplayer dodgeball with medieval weapons, unique characters, cool special moves and cleverly implemented Twitch integration that allows viewers to be in the crowd! 

Read More & Sign Up For The Beta (Steam)

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With Gamescom over, we can't help but remember some of it's best moments. Here's one of them!

Many thanks to those who came by our little booth at Indie Arena to try the game out and took the time to talk to us! <3

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Here is more concept art for Strikers Edge: this time for Argalus, the Spartan. This is one of the first characters we prototyped. In game he is more strategic than most other characters and relies on his ricocheting shield to hit and stun opponents for a short period of time or making it explode for some area of effect damage and short knock-back. His skillset is well rounded and keeps his opponents on their toes and feeling like their cover is never guaranteed. You'll be able to unveil his story and motivations on the Campaign Mode. Concept art by Francisco Matos.

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Someone told us that Strikers Edge looks like some kind of "Murder Tennis". We can't see why someone would say that!...

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So, we heard the Night King is fond of spears... We'd love to see how he would fare against Strikers Edge’s warriors! 😎

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It's concept art time!

Through the next weeks, we'll be showcasing concept art for Strikers Edge, so you have a peek at the art development! We're kicking it off with Eir, the valkyrie. She's the foundation for much of the mechanics of the game, and quickly became a reference for the rest of the game art as well. Carrying a massive javelin, she aims for justice with a mix of attack and support abilities. You will be able to know more of her story in the new campaign mode!

Concept art by Francisco Matos.

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Here are two explosion animations, with different intensities, to be used in multiple occasions. Really liking the effect the upwards hot air applies on the smoke, making it circle outwards. (that puff cloud at the bottom is supposed to be used on the particle system for the smoke from the debris that fly off with the explosion)

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No brakes!

After PAX East, it's now time for SXSW in Austin, Texas! From today, March 16th to Saturday 18th we'll be at SXSW GAMING EXPO, in the Indie Corner, booth 1835.

Also very important, we're suuuper duper happy to announce that we're nominated for Gamer’s Voice Multiplayer Award for best multiplayer game on the showfloor! Ain't that neat?!

Scroll down to the last award category: https://gaming.sxsw.com/awards/gamers-voice-award/

Let's go!

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Good new and bad news.

Starting with the bad news, Strikers Edge is being delayed to the end of April/beginning of May.

The good news, and the reason for the bad news, is that we’re adding single player story mode. We’ve been working hard at it so that every one of the 8 total characters has a campaign. That image up there is part of that.

We believe this is worth the wait. It also buys us some time to polish other things from the online mode and overall look and feel.

More news and art soon!

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Good news! We're making a debut for events outside Europe with a presence at PAX South in the US! From January 27 to 29 we'll be in San Antonio, Texas, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Exibit Hall, with a fresh new Strikers Edge build for all of you to try out and challenge your friends. Bring it!

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When bugs look kinda good and you feel a bit bad squashing them.

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A strikie Christmas and an edgy 2017 to all of you from the team here at Fun Punch Games!

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Adding some movement to that old cranky arena.

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Some impact and pierce animations for the new character.