RTS meets Tower Defense meets RPG

"Hero Defense" coming to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One in Q2 2018

26 March 2018 Headup Games and Happy Tuesday announce a new publication period for Hero Defense, an innovative genre mix of RTS and tower defense, while various RPG elements provide for enormous depth. It will be released on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One in Q2 2018; an exact release date will be announced soon.

Hero Defense is set in a dark fantasy world populated by monsters like vampires, werewolves and zombies. By its multiple gameplay elements - RTS, tower defense and RPG - it is an interesting challenge for a wide spectrum of players. Join Jack Sanders’ team of monster slayers and defend the world by using individual skills and weapons, combined with runes and powerful spells.

Strategically maneuver your team of upgradeable heroes through various arenas, finding the best spots and using strong auras to destroy hordes of sinister enemies. Hero Defense features enormous depth due to customization possibilities as well as many RPG elements like skill trees, modifiable weapons, runes and magic spells.

If you're at PAX East in Boston, you're welcome to stop by at Booth #14129and have a first hands-on.


About Hero Defense
 
In order to destroy the world’s most powerful vampire, your team of slayers must impale, slash, tear and burn through legions of undead hell-bent on world domination!

Take charge of five unique heroes that battle their way through various arenas to defeat Count Necrosis.

Hero Defense challenges fans from RTS, RPGs and Tower Defense games to strategically maneuver their upgradeable heroes to destroy hordes of sinister creeps.

 
Features

• Kill creeps fast to punish the enemy in an innovative mix of RTS and Tower Defense
• Liberate your island, assemble your team and enjoy hours of a narrated story 
• Defeat gigantic bosses which challenge you with their special abilities
• Customize your heroes through a deep RPG layer 
• Rebuild your town and unlock new buildings and abilities
• Gain XP to access and level up each hero’s individual skill tree
• Gather loot and equip spells that freeze, burn and poison the undead
• Modify weapons by collecting and socketing powerful runes and customize your builds for devastating combos and skill-synergies 
• Replay procedurally generated enemies and endless mode challenges

''Earth Atlantis'' coming to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One

Explore a post-apocalyptic underwater world with a breathtaking visual style and advanced controls

21 March 2018 Headup Games and Pixel Perfex announce Earth Atlantis for "PS4" and Xbox One. The action-filled shooter is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a climate shift has struck the earth and marked civilization’s downfall. With most of the land now being completely flooded, life is only possible beneath the ocean.

Mankind's main capitals are destroyed and lay at the bottom of the sea, as ruins of steel and stone. The machines have found their place in this new environment and now roam the seas as terrifying hybrids of creatures and machines.
 
The unique visuals of Earth Atlantis feature the style of old sketches, reminiscing a time where sea exploration commenced and the sea was believed to be inhabited by fantastic as well as dangerous creatures. Now, once again, the world has to be discovered. Board one of four individual submarines - each with different advantages and weaponry. Hunt down huge bosses in an intense retro style side-scrolling shooter.
 

In terms of gameplay and features, re-balanced gameplay mechanics make the game more enjoyable even for non-hardcore shooter players, while retro fans will be happy to hear that they can use the d-pad for steering their ship. In addition, the game contains more boss fights than ever before!

Earth Atlantis will hit PlayStation™4 and Xbox One in Q2 2018, the exact release date will be lifted soon.

Rediscover humankind's sunken world!


 

Are you ready to Runbow? Heading for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation®4!

Either digitally on April 24 or wait for the retail "Deluxe Edition", coming June 14, with nice swag included

14 March 2018 Independent video game developer 13AM Games and your friendly neighborhood publisher Headup Games announce the colorful racing chaos of award-winning party game Runbow is coming to PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch worldwide on April 24 digitally.

The game will also be hitting retail a bit later on June 14 as a "Deluxe Edition" including all DLCs and nice physical goodies to be announced at a later stage because... well, just to make it more interesting.

Runbow features an eye-catching color mechanic that has racers brawl amongst each other while objects and platforms appear or disappear based on the continually changing background color. All multiplayer modes can be played by up to 9 players simultaneously online, while it features 8-player local multiplayer madness on Nintendo Switch as well as 4 player local chaos on PlayStation™4. Besides that, the game features a bevy of content in its single-player modes that will test the skills and minds of any seasoned platformer.

Get in line here for your own review code - Runbow is the party platformer you've been waiting for to come to Switch and PS4™!

After initially launching on Wii U, Runbow quickly rose through the ranks to become a highly-ranked Wii U game, and garnered overwhelming praise from both media and players. In addition to frantic, humorous gameplay of its own, Runbow features 19 guest characters from some of the biggest indie titles, including Guacamelee!, Shovel Knight and Steamworld Dig.

“Runbow was a must-have on the Wii U and we think it will also become a favorite among PlayStation™ gamers,” said Alex Rushdy, Co-Founder of 13AM Games. “Thanks to Headup Games we’re able to bring Runbow’s hilarious brawling and racing action to the PlayStation™4, where players can tackle challenges on their own or against friends and others worldwide via local and online multiplayer.”

In Runbow players can sprint against each other in classic “Run” mode, battle to the death in “Arena,” or try a colorful take on the multiplayer classic “King of the Hill.” In addition to these, the game features more than 140 levels in “Adventure,” and “Bowhemoth,” a single, uninterrupted platforming challenge that will test even the best platform gamers.

''Welcome back, testing is available.''

Bridge Constructor Portal is now available on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation®4

07 March 2018 Headup Games proudly announces the release of Bridge Constructor Portal for all major current console systems. Following the release on PC and mobile systems end of last year, the unique puzzle game is now also available for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation®4.

On Xbox One, buyers of the new game will also receive the classical Bridge Constructor game for free in the next two weeks. Well ain't that a treat...

Don't worry, European PlayStation players: In the first two weeks from launch day (March 7), PS Plus members will receive a 15% launch discount on PlayStation®Store. The game's standard price on all consoles is 14.99 € / $14.99. 


Controller-optimized build mode:
In comparison to the original Bridge Constructor game, there are some advantages in regards to its controls. For example, now you see all possible connections indicated as dashed lines. By pressing R3, it is possible to construct all those indicated connections at once, instead of creating every connection one by one. Of course, this also works on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One by pressing down the right stick.

Bridge Constructor Portal blends the laws of structural engineering and technology straight from Aperture Laboratories into an exciting new game experience. 
 

About Bridge Constructor Portal 

Enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience Bridge Constructor Portal – the unique merging of the classic Portal™ and Bridge Constructor™ games.

As a new employee in the Aperture Science test lab, it's your job to build bridges, ramps, slides, and other constructions in 60 test chambers and get the Bendies safely across the finish line in their vehicles.

Make use of the many Portal gadgets, like portals, propulsion gel, repulsion gel, aerial faith plates, cubes, and more to bypass the sentry turrets, acid pools and laser barriers, solve switch puzzles, and make it through the test chambers unscathed.

Let Ellen McLain, the original voice of GLaDOS, guide you through the tutorial, and learn all the tips and tricks that make a true Aperture Science employee.

The bridge is a lie!


Features:

• The merging of two worlds: the first Bridge Constructor™ with an official Portal™ license
• Create complex constructions in the Aperture Science labs
• Let GLaDOS accompany you through tricky physics adventures
• Use portals, aerial faith plates, propulsion gel, repulsion gel, and much more to master the complicated tasks
• Evade dangers such as sentry turrets, emancipation grills, laser fields, and acid

SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is opening the gates to Hell today!

First-person speedrunning now available on PlayStation®4!

06 March 2018 Hell awaits you, Mortal!

SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is now available on PlayStation™4 for $14.99. Slice every last millisecond as you race and blast your way through tricky stages filled with obstacles and traps; think Super Meat Boy + Portal + Quake and you'll get a general idea.

SEUM's console-exclusive bullet-time mode adds a completely fresh layer to the gameplay and lets you conquer the online leaderboards by optimizing your runs to the very last bit. Once started, you can't put down your controller again. Find it on the PlayStation®Store today.
 
Hell Yeah! \m/

About SEUM: Speedrunners From Hell
 
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is the world’s only competitive heavy metal first-person platformer. Like an unholy child of Quake 3 and Super Meat Boy, SEUM is truly hardcore and focuses on speed and fast reactions. Race across and jump over platforms and bounce pads while shooting fireballs as you battle to reach an exit portal in the minimum amount of time. Reverse time and gravity. Compete with all players for top times in the online high score ladder. Only the toughest players will receive the Uber Skull medals! 

If mind-blowing speed and adrenaline blasting its way through your body seems too boring for your speed running blitzkrieg, then search for the beer cans hidden in each level. Who knows which secrets can be discovered by finding all of these delicious refreshments?

FEATURES

• Can’t get much more old school than this!
• Over 100 levels, each more devilish than the last, with secrets around every corner.
• Shoot fireballs, reverse gravity, teleport and dodge obstacles to solve challenges.
• Leaderboards in each level so you can see how you fare against your friends (and enemies).
• Original soundtrack that'll have you tearing through the levels with blazing speed.
• \m/
• 666  

 

Massive Switch Content Update for Slime-san

Unleash a Giant Kraken now on Nintendo Switch with Blackbird's Kraken

22 February 2018 Slime-san's first major content-update Blackbird's Kraken is now available on Nintendo Switch! Are you ready for this aquatic adventure?

Blackbird's Kraken is a FREE update to everyone who owns Slime-san, so just sit back and give it a try.

Not an owner of Slime-san yet? Well, check out our current discount on the Nintendo eShop, starting today! Save up to 33%!


About Slime-san: Blackbird's Kraken

The notorious Blackbird's kracked, I mean, cracked! He believes Slime-san stole his treasure and unleashed his giant Kraken upon him! Sound familiar? It is now up to Slime-san to escape the giant squid's jaws back out to freedom!

Blackbird's Kraken is a totally independent campaign from Slime-san and it's FREE! Are you ready for an aquatic adventure? 25 new levels, 10 new target challenges, a submarine mode, more collectibles to hunt down, more boss fights to conquer... So much more cool stuff!

New Content & Features

• 25 normal and 25 NG+ levels within a giant kraken!
• A brand new boss fight, can you beat the Kraken?!
• 10 new target mode challenges that will test your skills!
• A customizable house that you can style and furnish to your heart’s content!
• 100 Bananas to collect and spend on furniture and house themes!
• Exciting new mechanics like the submarine mode, acid bubbles and suction cups!
• A independent speedrunning mode to compete with in leaderboards!
• An entire tropical Island you can explore and discover with tons of new characters!
• Loads of new cutscenes and story elements to experience and enjoy!
• New secret characters and set-pieces to discover across your journey!
• New music by Mischa Perella!
• Leaderboards: Compete online for the best level & speedrun times!
• Button Mapping: Remap all of your controls to your liking!
• HUE Slider: Entirely change the color palette of the game!
• Reduce Eye Strain: An option in case the game was too harsh for you!
• Krazy Karting Minigame: Item based, karting madness for 2 players!
• Gloomy Minigame: A scary, intense FPS arena survival game!
• Easy Tutorial: Accessible at any time for a gameplay refresher!A totally independent campaign from Slime-san! Are you ready for an aquatic adventure?
• More neat secrets!

And even more:

• Loading Times: Have been shortened!
• Start-up Times: Have been shortened as well!
• Scrolling Level Performance: Has been significantly improved!
• Various minor bug fixes.

More great stuff on slime-san.com!

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap

Headup Games, Dotemu and Nicalis are bringing Lizardcube's classic retro remake to retail in April 2018

21 February 2018 Headup Games announced the release date of the upcoming physical box of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4. The game will hit major retailers in Europe as well as Australia/NZ on April 19, 2018.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is a beautifully hand drawn and animated remake of the unforgettable Sega Master System game Wonder Boy III. Cursed and turned into a half-human, half-lizard monstrosity by the Meka Dragon, our hero will have to explore the many traps of Monster Land in order to find a cure. The game’s developer, Lizardcube, reverse-engineered the original game in order to faithfully replicate the character movements, item drop logic, secret door locations and much more.

The Switch and PS4™ versions of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap are presented in widescreen HD, with enhanced interface functions, a new playable character (Wonder Girl) and the option to toggle between the all-new hand-drawn visuals and the original graphics and sound.
 
Get your hands on the retro-style manual, reminiscent of the SEGA era of gaming and grab your own adorable phone strap featuring the main character. Headup Games’ retail editions of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap will be in stores on April 19 2018 with a MSRP of €39.99 / £34.99.

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

Out now as PlayStation®4 retail box!

15 February 2018
Nicalis and Headup Games proudly announce today's retail release of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+. Isaac's iconic journey is now available on PlayStation®4 as physical retail box.

The famous rogue-like action-shooter The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is available in European retail stores, filled to the brim with content: tons of weapons and items to collect, hordes of individual enemy types and randomly generated rooms from over 11.000 different possible configurations. No playthrough will be the same!


About The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
 
When Isaac’s mother starts hearing the voice of God demanding a sacrifice be made to prove her faith, Isaac escapes into the basement facing droves of deranged enemies, lost brothers and sisters, his fears, and eventually his mother.

The Binding of Isaac is a randomly generated action-shooter with heavy RPG and Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey, players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac's form, giving him superhuman abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets, and fight his way to safety.

Features

• Over 600 items and weapons
• 20 different animated endings
• 13 playable characters
• Over 90 unique bosses, each with multiple variations
• Online Leaderboards and Daily Runs
• Over 180 individual enemy types
• Bestiary! (enemy collection page that keeps track of everything you kill in game)