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HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed, a solo and co-op wave-based first/third-person shooter where you assume the role of a toy action figure is now officially available on Linux. Not only that, it's also a Steam Deck Verified title.

Being Steam Deck Verified means people can buy it without much worry, as it should perform well and look good on the smaller screen. This verification happened a little while ago but the additional big news is that they now have the officially supported native Linux version available today!

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"If you grew up watching classic toy movies and played with action figures, get ready for mass nostalgia! Fight waves of weaponised toys in fun, light-hearted battles where each wave gets tougher and tougher. Hypercharge is easy to jump in and out of, allowing you to progress at your own pace."

Main Features:

  • 1-4 player online / local co-op. Difficulty scales based on the number of players.
  • Offline play with player bots.
  • Full Split-Screen support including Online/Local.
  • Wave-based Shooter with Defence Building Mechanics.
  • Classic PvP combat. (up to eight players)

I'll be taking a look at it on Steam Deck, so keep an eye for a fresh video on the GamingOnLinux YouTube.

You can buy a copy from Steam.

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dpanter Mar 31, 2022
Wow, the day has finally come!
Lofty Mar 31, 2022
https://steamcommunity.com/broadcast/watch/76561197989243780

Dev live right now playing it on a steam deck
Hypercharge_Unboxed Mar 31, 2022
  • Game Dev
Hi all! The day has finally come, haha! If you have questions about our indie game, please us know :).

^Joe
yuukituna Mar 31, 2022
Quoting: Hypercharge_UnboxedHi all! The day has finally come, haha! If you have questions about our indie game, please us know :).

^Joe
is this game using OpenGL/Vulkan for native Linux version?
Lofty Mar 31, 2022
Will there (or is there) be a bot match only mode ?


thx
drlamb Mar 31, 2022
Quoting: Hypercharge_Unboxed

This game would be perfect in a 4-pack combo. I've already purchased two copies myself because of this news, so thank you.

Major flashbacks to 3DO army men games on the playstation 1.
Hypercharge_Unboxed Mar 31, 2022
  • Game Dev
Quoting: yuukituna
Quoting: Hypercharge_UnboxedHi all! The day has finally come, haha! If you have questions about our indie game, please us know :).

^Joe
is this game using OpenGL/Vulkan for native Linux version?
Hi there! We use the Vulkan renderer :).
Hypercharge_Unboxed Mar 31, 2022
  • Game Dev
Quoting: LoftyWill there (or is there) be a bot match only mode ?


thx
Hello! You can play with our without player bots (including online/offline). The main game mode has you fighting waves of A.I bots/enemies.

^Joe
Ehvis Mar 31, 2022
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Oh nice! This is going to be an expensive week.
AsciiWolf Mar 31, 2022
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Reminds me of World of Padman that I used to play many years ago on Linux.
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