Are you in the mood for more Lion Quest? If so you’re in luck – LQVE: Lion Quest Versus Expanded launches on Steam today. Rebuilt from the ground up, this next game in the series reimagines the multiplayer component of the original Lion Quest. You can check it out on the Steam store here. And below are answers to some questions you may have about LQVE: Lion Quest Versus Expanded. Is there a single player? Yes! Although my original intention was to create a refined take on the Lion Quest multiplayer, I couldn’t resist adding in a whole bunch of single player features. This includes the 1p Cup mode where you play through tournaments against the AI, and Lion Quest Delta – an experimental take on the classic Lion Quest platforming mechanics. Is LQVE a sequel to the original Lion Quest? Sort of! Mechanically yes, and a sequel to the VS component of Lion Quest, also yes. It doesn’t contain a follow up to the original’s story mode, however the classic platforming mechanics do return in Lion Quest Delta. Is there AI or ‘bots’? Yes, you can configure your LQVS game to include any combination of human and CPU players. You can train against the computer or make up the numbers by adding in AI characters, it’s entirely up to you. What about online play? Unfortunately not. The good news is that LQVE has been designed for local multiplayer and simply doesn’t have the framework for a competitive online game. The emphasis is on experimenting with characters and game modes, with various handicap options to allow people of different skill levels to play together. Will LQVE receive updates/new features in the future? Yes! The original Lion Quest is still being supported a year and a half later and I hope to do the same with this title. What Steam features does LQVE support? At launch there are 25 achievements to be unlocked and support for Steam Cloud, allowing for cross-platform cloud save. The game has to meet some minimum metrics with Steam before Trading Cards can be enabled, but hopefully this is something I’ll be able to add in the future. … In other news, Lion Quest version 1.21 is on its way. Nothing too major to report other than some minor optimisations and bug fixes to the co-op ‘2 player adventure’ game camera. You can expect this update in the next couple of days.

Are you in the mood for more Lion Quest? If so youre in luck LQVE: Lion Quest Versus Expanded launches on Steam today. Rebuilt from the ground up, this next game in the series reimagines the multiplayer component of the original Lion Quest. You can check it out on the Steam store here. And below are answers to some questions you may have about LQVE: Lion Quest Versus Expanded. Is there a single player? Yes! Although my original intention was to create a refined take on the Lion Quest multiplayer, I couldnt resist adding in a whole bunch of single player features. This includes the 1p Cup mode where you play through tournaments against the AI, and Lion Quest Delta an experimental take on the classic Lion Quest platforming mechanics. Is LQVE a sequel to the original Lion Quest? Sort of! Mechanically yes, and a sequel to the VS component of Lion Quest, also yes. It doesnt contain a follow up to the originals story mode, however the classic platforming mechanics do return in Lion Quest Delta. Is there AI or bots? Yes, you can configure your LQVS game to include any combination of human and CPU players. You can train against the computer or make up the numbers by adding in AI characters, its entirely up to you. What about online play? Unfortunately not. The good news is that LQVE has been designed for local multiplayer and simply doesnt have the framework for a competitive online game. The emphasis is on experimenting with characters and game modes, with various handicap options to allow people of different skill levels to play together. Will LQVE receive updates/new features in the future? Yes! The original Lion Quest is still being supported a year and a half later and I hope to do the same with this title. What Steam features does LQVE support? At launch there are 25 achievements to be unlocked and support for Steam Cloud, allowing for cross-platform cloud save. The game has to meet some minimum metrics with Steam before Trading Cards can be enabled, but hopefully this is something Ill be able to add in the future. In other news, Lion Quest version 1.21 is on its way. Nothing too major to report other than some minor optimisations and bug fixes to the co-op 2 player adventure game camera. You can expect this update in the next couple of days.

• A 3D world navigated in 2D – Interact with the environment in new and unexpected ways, with huge collapsing structures adding an additional dimension to navigational puzzles

• Zen and the Art of Mind Control – Use the power of your mind to control falling objects, or stop them dead in their tracks to create pathways and access new areas

• New friends to discover – Solve puzzles and make friends as you meet other animals, controlling several at a time to progress through levels

• Nine animals to play as – Unlock new characters by completing goals or spending coins (collected in-game) at the Lion Quest gift shop. Each character has its own stats and special abilities, which can dramatically change the way the game is played

• Play with or against friends in local multiplayer – Take on the Lion Quest adventure with a friend in 2 player co-op, or play competitively with up to four players across fifteen maps in Lion Quest VS.

• Pure platforming – Enjoy exploring with precise controls, plenty of challenge, and handcrafted levels with branching paths

• Lion Quest Arcade – Play through 50 arcade stages that combine all-new levels with remixed content from the main game

• Zen sounds – Enjoy an ambient soundtrack designed to increase concentration and relaxation

• OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or later. SteamOS
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 ghz or equivalentMemory: 2 GB RAM
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities
• Storage: 400 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: OpenGL: 3.0