NEW YORK CITY, APRIL 4th 2019 - Ruari O'Sullivan's OVERWHELM, the suffocating action platformer where enemies get power ups and you don't, will be available today for $9.99 USD / 12.59 $ CAD / 8.99 / 7.99 on the eShop.
Play through the whole game locally with a friend an exclusivity of the Nintendo Switch version, reviving each other when you go down. Defeating each of the five bosses will give the hive's creatures additional abilities, so choose wisely: which one will you take on first?
Features:
- Bosses Give Enemies Power-Ups: As you defeat each of the five unique bosses, their abilities get distributed to the enemies of the world with escalating difficulty.
- Tactile, Tense Combat: Combat is crunchy and fast. One hit and you die. Three deaths and the run is over. Defeat bosses in different orders to optimize your playthrough.
- Intense Soundtrack & Soundscape: The sparse but powerful soundscape keeps you focused and scared. The soundtrack provides occasional ominous synths to compliment intense boss fights and big moments.
About Ruari O'Sullivan:
Ruari O'Sullivan is RANDOMNINE, a developer from the United Kingdom who makes games about having a bad time. His games are unpredictable and alive; playing them is about managing uncertainty, coping with failure and coming back with a better plan.
About Alliance Games:
Alliance was originally founded in 1989, and has operations including game development, publishing, and retail distribution. Formerly using the label Untitled Publisher, Alliance is publishing a variety of titles including Bravery Network Online, OVERWHELM, and Morning Star. Alliance develops games through its studio group, comprised of Zachtronics and Starcolt.