Thread: Antonblast launches December 3, new demo available October 14

Vyse

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Platforms
  1. PC

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ANTONBLAST will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on November 12 December 3, developer Summitsphere announced. The Switch version is a timed console exclusive. A Switch demo and updated PC demo are available now.

About

ANTONBLAST is an explosive, action-packed retro platformer featuring a destructive twist to classic gameplay and a lovingly hand-animated pixel aesthetic inspired by the Game Boy Advance, blown up and reimagined for the modern era!

ANTONBLAST follows the story of Dynamite Anton, a Destruction Worker with a bone to pick! When Satan himself steals Anton's prized Spirit collection out of envy, Anton doesn't just get mad—he gets even!

As Anton, you'll be exploring sprawling worlds across the Burner Peninsula, smashing them apart with your Mighty Hammer to find your lost Spirits, and eventually, march all the way down to Heck to give Satan a piece of your mind!

Silky smooth 60 frames per second action platforming and explosive escapes combine in a bombastic adventure. Blast through buildings, fight your demons, and explore wonky worlds in ANTONBLAST!

Key Features
  • Shock and Awe! Unlike other platforming heroes, Anton's not content to stay in his lane. Jet between the foreground and background layers for 2.5D platforming action!
  • Destructible Everything! Use Anton's mighty hammer to break down your environments!
  • Hurry Up! It's Happy Hour! Once Anton gets to the end of a level, set off the Spirit Detonator and dash back to the start before everything blows!
  • 12 unique sprawling worlds with tons to explore!
  • Dynamic play style—rush to the end or explore at your own pace!
  • Silky smooth platforming gameplay with best-in-class controls!
  • Breathtaking hand-drawn animation!
  • Brutal earthshaking bosses!
  • A groovy, retro-flavored dynamic soundtrack!
  • Loads of replay value: Hard Mode, Boss Rush, and more!

 
I really liked what they showed during the direct so I checked out the demo. It delivered, much deeper than I expected with the mechanics and it seems there will be high score chasing/time trials in there as well if that's your thing. Found a few secret areas too, so I expect there's lots to be done in this game. I have it wish listed and look forward to it's release.
 
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This is Tony, Studio Head at Summitsphere and Director on ANTONBLAST.

Summitsphere is a studio with roots planted across the southeastern United States, and as you've likely heard, Hurricanes Helene and Milton have ravaged this area in particular. Relief efforts are currently underway for those impacted; we're sharing links to some of those so you can contribute if you like.

As for us, we are thankfully all safe… but the hurricanes have directly and indirectly affected a number of our team and their ability to work, with some going weeks without power.

I have personally gone on record stating that the team has no interest in releasing anything less than the best version of ANTONBLAST. As such, we have made the difficult decision to delay the game's launch from November 12 to December 3.

Now, I can appreciate that having to wait that much longer kinda sucks…

So to make it up to you, I'm happy to announce that we're bringing you One Blast Demo, playable at Steam Next Fest next week. This demo will feature a totally revamped Boiler City, as well as the "never-before-playable Slowroast Sewer (and maybe a few other surprises, too).

We'll also be making efforts to bring One Blast Demo as an update to Nintendo Switch within the coming weeks, pending platform approval.

All of us at Summitsphere are looking forward to bringing ANTONBLAST to you very soon. Thank you for the endless support you've shown us.

—Tony Grayson, on behalf of Summitsphere