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Gameplay Sneak Peek, NPCs, New Relics, Indy Pop Con!
The fellers over at Gooperative Gaming posted their second video of their Let's Play session from a few weeks back! This video shows the Harvester as well as the Scorcher which we debuted at Indy Pop Con this past weekend. Check our their video above!
Hive Jump is a kickstarted game. The following is a list of noble and valiant jumpers who voiced their support for the Jump Corps mission to liberate the outer planets from the alien infestations. They are the Hive Jump backers and without them, our mission would not be possible…… Visit: http://hivejump.com/our-backers/ If you are a backer and don't see your name listed among the heroic jumpers on this page please let us know! Send an email to info@hivejump.com. Thank You!
Throughout your exploration of each hive, your jump squad may encounter NPCs who have been long lost as they await rescue.
Each NPC will offer both information and some sort of perk which will aid you in your mission. The best part, is that many of the NPCs found in Hive Jump were designed by our backers! We've loved getting to collaborate with each of you as we craft the story and lore behind your characters as well as the visual style and animations too! We've posted three of the NPCs you'll find in the game and will share more with each upcoming update!
Rabbit Ears - This oddly shaped relic appears to be antennae for receiving wireless signals. Before the advent of quantum-entanglement based communications, various wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum were manipulated in order to transmit data. Inexplicably, exposure to the bio-electric fields within the hive has caused these antennae to cut through atmospheric disturbance and decrease the time for reinforcements to arrive in the hive. Valorous Shield - A makeshift shield reminiscent of those wielded by knights in the days of antiquity. This shield was assembled in great haste by a Tech Officer named Tien from scraps of armor collected from fallen Jumpers after an Ordovician ambush. Tien fought his way out of the hive using nothing but this shield and a handful of scavenged grenades. Tech Officer Tien was awarded a medal for Valorous conduct in delivering data critical to the war effort against all odds. The tools of war may change, but the spirit of valor within human beings remains the same as in the days of the knightly orders of the past.This shield serves as a symbol of valor and protection of human life. Relic rooms appear randomly with in the hives so a smart jump team will take time to search them out. We've been revealing new relics with each update and we've got two more for you - these were both designed in collaboration with our backers!
We continue to crank out new level modules and relic rooms to populate the hives with variety and fun! The system allows our lead designer Matt Donatelli (@mattdonatelli) to work quickly and test quickly too! The source is tile based, but we can then see the rendered version too - which looks pretty swanky!
These ice caverns are especially treacherous as there are lots of razor sharp crystals that can harm even the most careful of jumpers! Check out some animations from our resident pixel-wizard Ben Severs (follow @bsevers18)!
We're very excited to jump into these hives with you on July 20th!
What can we say about our visit to Indy Pop Con last weekend? It was truly amazing, flattering, and encouraging! Hive Jump EP Matt Raithel (@raitheoshow) and Lead Designer Matt Donatelli (@mattdonatelli) made a road trip to Indianapolis to share the new Lava Environment and Scorcher boss with over 35,000 fans at the con. Little did we know that we would end the weekend with not one, but two rewards for Hive Jump!
Oh, yeah, we were also shocked to be brought up on stage and given the grand prize as well! That's designer Matt Donatelli accepting the Skateboard Trophy and a few clams to help get us over the finish line as well!
As always, please feel free to add questions or comments below! Your feedback is important to the team! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter – and tell your friends about the game! Facebook: Go to Facebook Twitter: Go to Twitter http://store.steampowered.com/app/295670
[ 2016-06-28 16:19:25 CET ] [ Original post ]
We're inching ever closer to our STEAM EARLY ACCESS DATE (JULY 20!!!) Here's another micro-update to get you psyched:
- Gameplay Sneak Peeks
- Online Backer Wall
- New NPCs
- New Relics
- Level building
- INDY POP CON
GAMEPLAY SNEAK PEAK!
The fellers over at Gooperative Gaming posted their second video of their Let's Play session from a few weeks back! This video shows the Harvester as well as the Scorcher which we debuted at Indy Pop Con this past weekend. Check our their video above!
OUR BACKERS IMMORTALIZED!
Hive Jump is a kickstarted game. The following is a list of noble and valiant jumpers who voiced their support for the Jump Corps mission to liberate the outer planets from the alien infestations. They are the Hive Jump backers and without them, our mission would not be possible…… Visit: http://hivejump.com/our-backers/ If you are a backer and don't see your name listed among the heroic jumpers on this page please let us know! Send an email to info@hivejump.com. Thank You!
New Rescues located within the Hive...
Throughout your exploration of each hive, your jump squad may encounter NPCs who have been long lost as they await rescue.
Each NPC will offer both information and some sort of perk which will aid you in your mission. The best part, is that many of the NPCs found in Hive Jump were designed by our backers! We've loved getting to collaborate with each of you as we craft the story and lore behind your characters as well as the visual style and animations too! We've posted three of the NPCs you'll find in the game and will share more with each upcoming update!
New Relics located within the Hive...
Rabbit Ears - This oddly shaped relic appears to be antennae for receiving wireless signals. Before the advent of quantum-entanglement based communications, various wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum were manipulated in order to transmit data. Inexplicably, exposure to the bio-electric fields within the hive has caused these antennae to cut through atmospheric disturbance and decrease the time for reinforcements to arrive in the hive. Valorous Shield - A makeshift shield reminiscent of those wielded by knights in the days of antiquity. This shield was assembled in great haste by a Tech Officer named Tien from scraps of armor collected from fallen Jumpers after an Ordovician ambush. Tien fought his way out of the hive using nothing but this shield and a handful of scavenged grenades. Tech Officer Tien was awarded a medal for Valorous conduct in delivering data critical to the war effort against all odds. The tools of war may change, but the spirit of valor within human beings remains the same as in the days of the knightly orders of the past.This shield serves as a symbol of valor and protection of human life. Relic rooms appear randomly with in the hives so a smart jump team will take time to search them out. We've been revealing new relics with each update and we've got two more for you - these were both designed in collaboration with our backers!
More Level Modules, Hazards, and Content!
We continue to crank out new level modules and relic rooms to populate the hives with variety and fun! The system allows our lead designer Matt Donatelli (@mattdonatelli) to work quickly and test quickly too! The source is tile based, but we can then see the rendered version too - which looks pretty swanky!
These ice caverns are especially treacherous as there are lots of razor sharp crystals that can harm even the most careful of jumpers! Check out some animations from our resident pixel-wizard Ben Severs (follow @bsevers18)!
We're very excited to jump into these hives with you on July 20th!
Hive Jump and Indy Pop Con!
What can we say about our visit to Indy Pop Con last weekend? It was truly amazing, flattering, and encouraging! Hive Jump EP Matt Raithel (@raitheoshow) and Lead Designer Matt Donatelli (@mattdonatelli) made a road trip to Indianapolis to share the new Lava Environment and Scorcher boss with over 35,000 fans at the con. Little did we know that we would end the weekend with not one, but two rewards for Hive Jump!
Oh, yeah, we were also shocked to be brought up on stage and given the grand prize as well! That's designer Matt Donatelli accepting the Skateboard Trophy and a few clams to help get us over the finish line as well!
Would you like to know more?
As always, please feel free to add questions or comments below! Your feedback is important to the team! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter – and tell your friends about the game! Facebook: Go to Facebook Twitter: Go to Twitter http://store.steampowered.com/app/295670
[ 2016-06-28 16:19:25 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hive Jump
Graphite Lab
Developer
Graphite Lab
Publisher
2017-01-18
Release
Game News Posts:
60
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support
Mixed
(189 reviews)
The Game includes VR Support
Public Linux Depots:
- Linux Release [1.24 G]
Available DLCs:
- Hive Jump OST
In the 24th century, humanity is at war with a hostile alien race. Outnumbered a million to one, mankind’s only hope of survival is the J.U.M.P. Corps. Its mission is to fight the alien menace hive by hive and planet by planet.
You and your friends assume the role of JUMPERS, and blast your way through procedurally generated alien hives in chaotic run-and-gun 2D platforming action. Up to 4 Players band together in Local or Online Co-op to kill aliens, avoid traps, collect treasures and discover lost relics. Defeat fierce alien bosses to complete your mission and save the galaxy.
You and your friends assume the role of JUMPERS, and blast your way through procedurally generated alien hives in chaotic run-and-gun 2D platforming action. Up to 4 Players band together in Local or Online Co-op to kill aliens, avoid traps, collect treasures and discover lost relics. Defeat fierce alien bosses to complete your mission and save the galaxy.
Key Features
- Action Platforming: Engage swarms of aliens in frenetic combat. Avoid traps, withstand ambushes, discover treasures, rescue survivors, and more.
- Co-op Multiplayer: Play single player, or 2-4 player co-op. (local or online via Steam)
- Procedural Levels: Jump into procedurally generated alien hives. Level modifiers like dark levels keep you on your toes and offer new challenges to overcome.
- Unique Permadeath: Keep the transponder backpack in one piece! It is your mobile respawn point and if it is destroyed your team has no more lives.
- Challenging AI: Intelligent and fierce enemies will hunt you throughout the hive.
- Sci-Fi Arsenal: Pulverize aliens with pulse rifles, flamethrowers, and a variety of unlockable and upgradable weapons that persist between missions.
- Hand-Designed Challenges: Plunder challenge rooms and uncover lost relics to boost the power of your jumpers for that mission.
- Dynamic Lighting: Experience pixel-perfect dynamic lighting using Sprite Lamp.
- Daily/Weekly Challenges: Compete with friends and strangers to see who is the greatest jumper in the galaxy with Daily and Weekly Challenge missions with Leaderboards.
- Strategic Campaigns: The results of your jumps directly impact the ongoing galactic war against the aliens. Manage your planetary campaign between jumps in a turn-based strategy mode. (feature not yet present in Early Access)
- Gamepad Support: Play Hive Jump using your favorite console controller.
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: SteamOS or Ubuntu 12.04+
- Processor: Intel Core Duo or faster
- Graphics: 512 MB
- Storage: 1400 MB available space
- OS: SteamOS or Ubuntu 12.04+
- Processor: Intel Core Duo or faster
- Graphics: 1GBNetwork: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 1400 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: Xbox 360 controller or other dual-stick controller
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