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Anomaly Collapse releases today on Steam.

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Turn-based roguelite strategy game Anomaly Collapse announced for PC

Gematsu Source

Publisher Spiral Up Games and Hardcore Mecha developer RocketPunch Games have announced Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based roguelite strategy game coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!

Key Features

A Fresh Twist on Turn-Based Strategy – Anomaly Collapse thrusts you into an innovative one-dimensional battlefield grid, where movements are minimized, but strategy is maximized. Plan your moves and outmaneuver your foes by mastering the art of flanking, backstabbing, and cornering them in thrilling face-offs!”

Hundreds of Powerful Abnormalities – Equip your furry warriors with “abnormalities”—artifacts that possess active or passive effects. Delve into a vast collection of these power-ups scattered throughout the game, each with unique abilities. Leverage the power of these abnormalities at critical moments to turn the tide of battle, and mix and match them to craft the ultimate battle strategy!”

A Furry Battalion of Savvy Warriors – Craft a team of adorable yet formidable furry fighters, each boasting distinct classes and powerful traits. With three slots available, your choices will make or break your strategy. Devise innovative ways to synergize their skills, strategize combinations, all while unlocking their intriguing backstories.”

Expect the Unexpected – In Anomaly Collapse, the battlefield is ever-shifting. With abnormal being the new normal, be prepared for bizarre, challenging, and even comical events that will reshape the battlefield’s dynamics in a flash. Make flexibility and swift decision-making your most trusted allies!

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

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Anomaly Collapse launches April 12

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Turn-based roguelite strategy game Anomaly Collapse will launch for PC via Steam on April 12, publisher Spiral Up Games and developer RocketPunch Games announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Spiral Up Games:

About

In this game, you will be embarking on an exhilarating journey into a supernatural science-fiction universe. Command a trio of formidable furry warriors, investigate the mysteries and battle against enigmatic mutants. Wielding class specific abilities and a vast array of items, every move is a tactical dance requiring precision and strategy. As you delve deeper, every test of strategy will bring you closer to the veiled truths of this cryptic universe.

Key Features

One-Dimensional Tactical Brilliance – Delve into a unique one-dimensional battlefield that sharpens your strategic edge. Perfect the art of tactical positioning, launch unforeseen attacks, and engage your foes in intense face-offs.

Forge Ahead With Your Furry Commanders – Set forth with three valiant, lovable furry warriors, each with their own unique abilities. Their attributes and skills intertwine, allowing for endless strategic possibilities. As you progress, learn about the rich backstories that shape their identities.

Ever-Shifting Battlefield – In Anomaly Collapse, battle terrains are filled with unpredictability. Face dynamic challenges, surprising turn of events, and thrilling confrontations. With the game’s landscape ever-changing, your prowess to adapt and rethink tactics is tested at every corner.

Harness the Diverse Power of Abnormalities – Ready your furry warriors with abnormalities – powerful game-altering artifacts with distinct impacts. Explore and harness a broad spectrum of these items, each poised to tilt the scales of battle. Merge their strengths to devise unbeatable game plans.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

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The Xbox One version of Hardcore Mecha releases today digitally. It is also available digitally for the PS4, Switch and Steam.

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HARDCORE MECHA coming to Xbox One on December 14

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Publisher E-Home Entertainment Development and developer RocketPunch Games will release an Xbox One version of side-scrolling action game HARDCORE MECHA via Microsoft Store on December 14 for $24.99, the companies announced. Pre-orders are available now at a discount price of $19.99.

HARDCORE MECHA is currently available for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!

Story

A.D. 2221 Neo U.N. founded several permanent colonies on mars with the help of the natural wormhole WM-01. The industrial products and resources produced by these colonies have ensured the prosperity of the mankind after the civil war. Tarethur O’Connell is an ACE pilot for Hardcore Defense Corp. The company has undertaken the commission by the U.N.F. to search for the missing intelligence officer “A” in Mars. During the mission, Tarethur and his teammates gradually discovered that this seemingly simple mission has harbored an even greater crisis. The continuous battles and enemy with different goals are all coming at him. In this overwhelming conflicts and warfare, Tarethur starts to re-think about what he is fighting for…

Campaign Mode

Well-Polished Vivid Mecha World – The campaign mode includes eight chapters and 18 levels in total. As the story develops, you will encounter more than 50 types of enemy mechas with various designs and details in all kinds of scenes like mineshaft, underwater, urban, and space. Some levels even allow you to exit the mecha and infiltrate behind enemy line. Of course, you won’t just have one single personal ride, you may develop and customize various new gears and focus accessory in between the missions.

Seamless Story Immersion – The unique animations with the seamless transition between the 2D platform game scenes have a total duration of 40 minutes, the full-length voice acting provides a unique immersive storytelling experience.

Stunning Highly Polished 2D Animations – The detailed skeletal animation with a unique impression of power will fully showcase the characteristics of each mecha. The smooth and natural movements have also laid a good foundation for the fine handling experience. Natural 2D rotating animation, the use of visual deception like dislocation and timely switched elements have brought out a visual effect like 3D artwork.

Survival Simulation

Survive, Breakthrough, Challenge Yourself – Face endless enemies in these everchanging battlefields, acquire simulation points and gear chests.As the enemy waves goes up, there are even bosses coming in! Let them see what you are truly made of!

Develop, Reinforce, Equip Freely – Enhance every attribute of your beloved mechas using simulation points acquired in the battle. Enhance specific attributes to a certain level unlocks new mechas! Equip primary weapons and mods acquired in the battle, push your mechas beyond the enhancement limit. (Some special mechas can only equip mods but not primary weapons)

Research, Unlock, Rich Choices – Unlock and drive in total of 42 mechas with different designs by enhancing prior mechas or reaching certain waves. Try out their unique combat tactics! You ready? ACE pilots, come push yourself and your beloved mechas to the limit!

Multiplayer Mode

Various Mechas – American style, Japanese style, Super style, Realistic style, there are dozens of mechas of all kinds of styles available. Each mecha has its own unique tactical value, only the player who has completely grasped the features of each mecha can fully bring out their maximum combat effectiveness. What type of Mecha is the best? Prove it with your hands in PVP mode!

Challenge Against Mecha with Mortal Flesh – The pilot can be controlled to eject from the mecha and work alone in critical moment with proper strategy, it will absolutely be a force on the battlefield that cannot be underestimated.

Four Times the Fun – Apart from online player-versus-player battles, this game also enables users to play against each other with local split-screen. One purchase, four times the fun!

Watch a new trailer below.

Xbox One Announce Trailer

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RocketPunch Games will release a Switch version of “high-speed 2D mecha action” game Hardcore Mecha in October, developer RocketPunch Games announced. A price was not announced.

The digital edition will be published worldwide by Lightning Games, while a physical edition will be published in Japan by Game Source Entertainment.

Hardcore Mecha first launched for PlayStation 4 in Japan, Korea, and Asia, and PC via Steam worldwide in June 2019. A western release of the PlayStation 4 version followed in January 2020.

Here is a brief overview of the game, via PlayStation.com:

Hardcore Mecha is a side-scrolling action game, which is focused on a better handling and filled with our tribute to those classic robots and their relevant culture works.

It has two major game modes. In the campaign mode, you can enjoy an immersive experience in its rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes. Beside the marvellous campaign, our game offers you another mode–the multi-player battle, in which players can manipulate all kinds of mechas introduced and available in the game, and arrange their own moves and tactics freely. It is time to start such an exciting, fast-paced, hardcore and competitive battle of steel! (Support Local & Online Multi-player)

One of the major features of this game is its realistic immersive experience of mecha-operating, which is achieved by its weight-sensing handling experience and manual manipulation. So do not hesitate any more! Just improve your skills in this game, and cultivate yourself from a trifling pawn into an invincible ace!

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Hardcore Mecha releases today digitally for the PS4.

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The PlayStation 4 version of 2D action platformer Hardcore Mecha will launch in North America and Europe on January 14, developer RocketPunch Games announced.

Hardcore Mecha first launched for PC via Steam worldwide, as well as PlayStation 4 in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia in June 2019. While the PlayStation 4 version has had English support since day one, this will be the first time it is released in the west.

“Hardcore Mecha is a truly stylized 2D mech action game that platformer fans will love, with a huge variety of mechs and killer moves to master, it delivers on our promise to create a truly competitive action game,” said RocketPunch Games producer Louiky in a pres release. “We’re thrilled to announce that both North America and European PlayStation 4 players can now battle it out with their chosen mecha.”

Here is an overview of the game, via RocketPunch Games:

Hardcore Mecha is a 2D platformer where players choose their mecha as they embark on a thrilling action-packed adventure filled with shooting, flying and exquisite animations—imagine a mix of Metal Slug and Super Robot Wars! The game features three major game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Survival mode.

In Campaign Mode you take control of Tarethur, a mercenary charged with the task of finding a missing intelligence officer on Mars. Players will be engrossed in a story of conspiracy and insurgency consisting of eight chapters and 18 stages ranging from deep underwater, out in space or confined in urban environments, all gorgeously realized with seamless animated cutscenes. In several stages, Human pilots can also exit their mechas, thus expanding the ability to explore the environment and engage in further platform-based combat.

The Multiplayer mode allows players to select from a multitude of customizable mechas to showcase amazing freestyle combo moves and experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive player-versus-player battles. Hardcore Mecha supports online Multiplayer and local split-screen for up to four players. For players that are looking for further challenges beyond the 10-hour single-player campaign, there is a Survival mode, “Simulation Battle.” Here players can choose from the 40 mechas that appear in-game, as they fight to survive against waves of deadly enemies.

Watch a gameplay trailer below.