Charismatic leads and a unique style make for a solid side-scroller, but they're not enough to truly elevate Heart Machine's latest.
While the studio hasn't made any official statement or announcement yet, the lay-offs were reported by employees affected by them.
What was the world like before the Sanzu City disaster, and how does it affect the characters that Luca and Rhem encounter? Find out here.
"Shifts in funding, corporate consolidation and the uncertain environment" faced by small studios are some of the reasons noted.
Hyper Light Drifter's next title is a 2D side-scrolling "search action" title with bizarre weapons and fighting game-like combat.
Control Luca, who runs with knives and other weapons, and utilize Rhem's whip to grapple enemies and move giant objects.
The rogue-lite title will receive monthly content updates with new enemies, playable characters, Blades, Crowns, and more.
Heart Machine's early access title tries to combine extraction elements and rogue-like progression to some very mixed results.
The rogue-like has a "Mixed" rating on Steam, with players complaining about performance, balance, controls, and other issues.
Heart Machine's first major content update, which includes a new Breaker, will receive a release date in its upcoming roadmap.
Heart Machine's long-awaited open-world roguelike title finally enters Steam Early Access on January 14th after much delay.
Lapis, Vermillion, and Goro will be the first three playable characters when early access launches on January 14th for PC.
Early access will last a year and feature a "wide variety" of weapons, upgrades, and skins alongside co-op for up to three players.
A public demo for the title will be available at forthcoming events like PlayNYC + AnimeNYC, XOXO, and Media Indie Exchange.
Join Luca and her "passenger", Rehm, as they struggle to survive in a mega-city that's suffered an "interdimensional catastrophe."
With full campaign co-op support, up to three players can explore, fight and cooperate on their journey to take down the Abyss King.
To be revealed during the next Devolver Direct, the first teaser for Heart Machine's new project features a ruined city.
Aside from the Flame Wizard, other mini-bosses can crop up as you explore different biomes, potentially leading to a failed run.
Players can seamlessly shift between melee and ranged weapons in combat, but there are also two types of dashes with unique functions.
The 3D open-world follow-up to Hyper Light Drifter, Hyper Light Breaker, now has a new release window after various delays.
