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December 21st, 2020 – Hound Picked Games, an indie label who are are a passionate purveyor of Indie developers, is excited to announce that HyperParasite, developed by Spanish developer Troglobytes Games, has been announced by world renowned and respected Forbes, as their Number 1 ranked Indie Game of the year.

Matt Gardner, Senior Contributor, commented “Not only would I say HyperParasite is the best indie game of 2020, I’d go so far as to name it my favorite game of the year outright.

Although HyperParasite has gone under the radar of many gaming media, with so many releases throughout 2020, the game continues to be spotted by eager, eagle eyed gamers looking for a shooter that combines strategy, with all out action and presents an honest challenge that captivates players but also has that polished presentation and mechanics that marks this down as an indie game developed by a team that know what they are doing!”

“We are delighted with this accolade from Forbes and we hope that more gamers will check out HyperParasite especially of course fans of this genre.” Saverio Coprusso – CEO of Troglobytes Games. “Since launch, we’ve been finely tuning the game according to feedback from players, implementing a new mode and we will have a physical version for Nintendo Switch releasing in February!”

What You Get!

Released on PC Steam, Sony PS4, Microsoft XBox and Nintendo Switch HyperParasite offers a fresh take on the twin-stick shooter, with incredibly slick fast-paced action and responsive controls.

60 classes of host, each of which can be snatched and controlled, to take advantage of their unique skills and weaponry. Laced with comedy, a bodacious synth-wave soundtrack and rad retro visuals that drags the player kicking and screaming back to the 80s! HyperParasite is a game full of outrageous and rip-roaring brawling action that throws down the fingerless glove to its challengers.

Features:

• A unique twist on the genre; jump from one host body to another
• Over 60 (SIXTY!) different characters to control as host bodies
• A unique retro 3D-pixelated aesthetic
• Survive 5 acts of procedurally generated, grungy looking levels where secrets are hidden around every dark corner… tentacles too.
• Trouble loves company! Bring a mate and deliver twice the carnage in local co-op mode
• Original beats served by Van Reeves and Joe Kataldo, delivering a thumping score with a pulsating synthwave bassline, punctuating every snatch and kill

Source: PR Email

SANTA ANA, California, December 7, 2020 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that HyperParasite, an infinitely replayable twin-stick shooter/brawler from developer Troglobytes Games, is getting a physical release for Nintendo Switch on February 19, 2021. Fans can preorder the physical edition starting today at store.nicalis.com.

It’s entirely fitting that HyperParasite should be released in physical form, as the game’s aesthetic is deeply rooted in the 1980s, when every game had a physical edition. The collectible package features over-the-top artwork with neon highlights and includes a full-color instruction manual along with a reversible cover insert.

HyperParasite is a rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler with procedurally generated levels, so it never plays the same twice. As a body-snatching alien parasite with a grudge against humanity, players can collect and control 60 different characters, each with different stats, weapons and special attacks. Team up with another parasite in two-player cooperative mode and fight to the top of the food chain: Possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.

The physical edition of HyperParasite for Nintendo Switch will be available on February 19, 2021 for $39.99 MSRP.

Source: PR Email

3rd April, Barcelona, Spain – Today Troglobytes Games, and Hound Picked Games, are pleased to announce that rogue-lite twin-stick snatch, zap and shoot ‘em up, HyperParasite has launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch NA and EU. This follows on from HyperParasite’s Nintendo Switch launch in Japan on April 2nd.

HyperParasite is priced at $17.99 / €14.99 / £13.99 and is localised in English, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, available across all platforms.

“After the success of Early Access on Steam, the Troglobytes Games team are ecstatic at finally releasing the game across all platforms,”  said Saverio Caporusso, CEO of Trologbytes Games. “We hope that players all over the world enjoy being taken back to the sights and sounds of the 80s. Don’t be a dweeb, be bodacious and play HyperParasite now! Get ready to go back to 1980-something, you’re gonna see some serious shit!”

A fresh take on the twin-stick shooter, offers incredibly slick fast-paced action, responsive controls and has more mullets than you can shake a pink neon sock at.

With 60 classes of host, each of which can be snatched and controlled, to take advantage of their unique skills and weaponry. Laced with comedy, a bodacious synth-wave soundtrack and rad retro visuals that drags the player kicking and screaming back to the 80s! HyperParasite is a game full of outrageous and rip-roaring brawling action that throws down the fingerless glove to its challengers.

Features:

• A unique twist on the genre; jump from one host body to another

• Over 60 (SIXTY!) different characters to control as host bodies

• A unique retro 3D-pixelated aesthetic

• Survive 5 acts of procedurally generated, grungy looking levels where secrets are hidden around every dark corner… tentacles too.

• Trouble loves company! Bring a mate and deliver twice the carnage in local co-op mode

• Original beats served by Van Reeves and Joe Kataldo, delivering a thumping score with a pulsating synthwave bassline, punctuating every snatch and kill

Pre-orders & Discounts:

HyperParasite will launch on Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 with a 33% limited time discount until April 18th.

Nintendo Switch: QubicGames are running a special promotion for existing customers alongside a general pre-order and early purchase discount:

• EU – 24th March – 18th April 33% discount for all pre-orders and purchases

• EU – 24th March – 18th April 50% discount for all QubicGames customers

• NA – 24th March – 12th April 33% discount for all pre-orders and purchases

• NA – 24th March – 18th April 50% discount for all QubicGames customers

Source: PR Email

3rd March, Barcelona, Spain – Today Troglobytes Games, and Hound Picked Games, are pleased to announce that rogue-lite twin-stick snatch, zap and shoot ‘em up, HyperParasite will release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch NA and EU on April 3rd 2020. HyperParasite will launch on April 2nd on Nintendo Switch in Japan.

HyperParasite will launch priced at $17.99 / €14.99 / £13.99 and is localised in English, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, available across all platforms.

HyperParasite is a fresh take on the twin-stick shooter, offers incredibly slick fast-paced action, responsive controls and has more mullets than you can shake a pink neon sock at.

With 60 classes of host, each of which can be snatched and controlled, to take advantage of their unique skills and weaponry. Laced with comedy, a bodacious synth-wave soundtrack and rad retro visuals that drags the player kicking and screaming back to the 80s! HyperParasite is a game full of outrageous and rip-roaring brawling action that throws down the fingerless glove to its challengers.

“It’s time to adjust the flux capacitors and get ready to see some serious shi!t, it’s finally time for HyperParasite to slither into homes all over the world and invade new host players!” said Saverio Caporusso, CEO of Trologbytes Games. “Comb your mullet, pull on that shell suit and get ready to go back to the 80s.“

Features:

• A unique twist on the genre; jump from one host body to another

• Over 60 (SIXTY!) different characters to control as host bodies

• A unique retro 3D-pixelated aesthetic

• Survive 5 acts of procedurally generated, grungy looking levels where secrets are hidden around every dark corner… tentacles too.

• Trouble loves company! Bring a mate and deliver twice the carnage in local co-op mode

• Original beats served by Van Reeves and Joe Kataldo, delivering a thumping score with a pulsating synthwave bassline, punctuating every snatch and kill

Pre-orders & Discounts:

HyperParasite will launch on Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 with a 33% limited time discount until April 18th.

Nintendo Switch:

QubicGames are running a special promotion for existing customers alongside a general pre-order and early purchase discount:

• EU – 24th March – 18th April 33% discount for all pre-orders and purchases

• EU – 24th March – 18th April 50% discount for all QubicGames customers

• NA – 24th March – 12th April 33% discount for all pre-orders and purchases

• NA – 24th March – 18th April 50% discount for all QubicGames customers

Source: PR Email

10th October 2018, Barcelona, Spain – It’s time to get those pink neon socks out of the drawer and regrow that mullet – Troglobytes Games Kickstarter, for 1980s inspired HyperParasite is now live!

The developers are seeking to raise $29,000 in order to accelerate development, and to aid with porting the game to consoles.

Set to release on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Windows PC, HyperParasite is an ode to classics like Smash TV and Avenging Spirit! Although the game feels incredibly modern – with the symbiotic nature of snatching hosts and utilising their own distinct skills and weaponry, the retro inspired visuals and stunning synth-wave soundtrack will drag players back kicking and screaming to the 1980s.

“We’re really excited to finally be on Kickstarter with our game, and hope that the Pre-Alpha build showcases the game that HyperParasite will be when finished.” said Saverio Caporusso, CEO of Troglobytes Games. “We hope that our fans sample the game and then pledge on the campaign. Our Discord channel is now live and we really look forward to hearing from you all on what you think of our game!”

Game Features:

• A fresh twist on the genre: hop from one host body to another
• 60 Playable classic 1980s characters to Body-Snatch so that you can utilise their attributes
• Unique retro 3D visual style that harks back to the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation era
• Original retro inspired synth-wave soundtrack
• Cast+weapons includes – cops+guns, werewolves+claws, robots+lasers, aliens+acid spit and so much more
• Procedurally generated levels that will play differently each time, challenging even the most seasoned of players
• An intense and frantic co-op mode: can the humans handle TWO HyperParasites?

Source: PR Email

4th October 2018, Barcelona, Spain – Today indie studio Troglobytes Games is excited to reveal that their crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, for rogue-lite, twin-stick shooter, HyperParasite, will commence October 10, 2018.

With work well underway, Troglobytes Games has earmarked a 2019 release, the developer seeks to raise a modest $29,000 to accelerate development, and to aid the porting to consoles.

“After what seems like an eternity of a 1980s fuelled development loop, we’re finally ready to show the world HyperParasite! We have just unlocked the Pre-Alpha of HyperParasite on Steam and Itch.io. It’s available now for everyone to play, enjoy and give us feedback on – and if you love it, you can pledge on our Kickstarter campaign!”, said Saverio Caporusso, CEO of Troglobytes Games. “We hope that everyone enjoys it and look forward to hearing your comments on our Discord channel!”

Game Features:

• A fresh twist on the genre: hop from one host body to another
• 60 Playable Characters to Body-Snatch and utilise their attributes
• Unique retro 3D-pixelated visual style
• Original retro inspired synth-wave soundtrack
• Cast+weapons includes – cops+guns, Werewolves+claws, robots+lasers, aliens and so much more
• Procedurally generated levels that will play differently each time, challenging even the most seasoned of players
• An intense and frantic co-op mode: can the humans handle TWO HyperParasites?

HyperParasite is set in the 80s, offering rad visuals, fast paced action and tight controls. The onscreen cast of characters, 60 different classes, all of which you can control, exploiting their own attributes, weapons and moves, present a game of outrageous action, rip roaring brawling at is very best, laced with a comical slant which adds spice and fun! No more looking for weapons, it’s the dude you control that is packed with the boom!

Source: PR Email

4th September 2018, UK – Hound Picked Games, a progressive and supportive one stop UK indie publisher, is pleased to add a new and exciting title, HyperParasite, to its growing release schedule, developed by small and experienced Spanish studio Troglobytes Games.

Development has recently begun on the Nintendo Switch version of HyperParasite, which is marked with a brand new trailer, whilst work continues on the PC Steam platform to be complemented with an Xbox One and PlayStation 4 release in 2019!

HyperParasite is a relentless twin-stick shooter/brawler with rogue-lite mechanics and is set in the roaring 80s, offering cool looks, fast action and great controls. The onscreen cast of characters, 60 different classes, all of which you can control, exploiting their own attributes weapons and moves, present a game of outrageous action, rip roaring brawling at is very best, laced with a comical slant which adds spice and fun! So no more looking for weapons, it’s the dude you control that is packed with the surprises!

Every Breath You Take
A dystopian world presents an ambience of dislocation, menace and tough love which is set around World War III. The unseen aggressor marauding and consuming its way through the population is a parasitic organism capable of making hosts of unsuspecting human beings, consuming what’s left of their souls and wreaking unfathomable havoc.

Game On
Players will traverse a total of 13 game levels: 5 main levels and 8 sub-levels, plus the customary crazy boss fight at the end of each main level and several mini-bosses . With martial law having been declared to make way for a global hunt, battle-hardened law enforcers have made allies of the most degenerate of criminals, while the rest of the world is paralysed with paranoia. So who can be trusted? Who can see it, let alone destroy it? That’s for them to worry about. For YOU are the enemy. YOU are the organism with a mission.

YOU are… HyperParasite

“Hound Picked Games is happy to be working with Troglobytes Games, a small but very accomplished team who have already worked on a number of titles. Their vision for HyperParasite is commendable and we believe there is a huge collective of gamers who will find this title one that they will enjoy immensely. We have great faith in this title and Hound Picked Games will support it throughout until release in 2019!”
Dan Muir, CEO Hound Picked Games.

Exciting Features Include:

• A fresh twist on the genre: hop from one host body to another
• 60 Playable Characters to Body-Snatch and utilise their attributes
• Unique retro 3D-pixelated visual style
• Original retro inspired synth-wave soundtrack
• Cast+weapon includes – cops+guns, Werewolves+claws, robots+lasers, aliens and so much more
• Procedurally generated levels that will play differently each time, challenging even the most seasoned of players
• Extremely fun co-op mode: will the humans handle TWO HyperParasites?

Source: PR Email