HyperParasite

About this game

Invading a grime encrusted dystopia straight out the eighties, you're the monster the authorities warned about. Dragging your bloody tentacles on the greasy asphalt, you snatch body after body. You are the HyperParasite; an evil alien with a bone to pick with humanity…just because it’s fun. Infesting the sickest corners of the most ass-kicking decade, you must fight your way to the top of the pop-cultural food chain, in order to push the Big Red Button and bring about the mushroom cloud of finality. Be the baddest, navigating the dangerous procedurally generated streets of a hopeless past, in this tough twin-stick roguelite brawling S.O.B.

'Long live the new flesh'

Look at all those juicy meat-sacks going to waste on those grotty humans! As the HyperParasite you can make better use of them, snatching hosts with your tentacles, absorbing them and their different abilities. Once they die you can discard their skin, but keep on snatching, since one shot as the parasite and it's permadeath. That is, unless you found some nice upgrades, so keep your eyes open…or your feelers high...or whatever a parasite does.

'Hosting makes me feel good'

Feed the parasite with over 60 different characters, as you collect and control hosts, each with their own unique attack and smack-down. Hunt down the host class boss, rip their brain off (they didn´t use it anyway), and take it back to Wito's, our ever-greedy shopkeeper. Using some very weird machinery to store the brain, you can then unlock the character with your hard stolen cash. There's even a storage unit for your already collected hosts to come back to in later games.

'Yeah, Downtown must be the friendliest place on Earth...'

Since the game is procedurally generated, nobody knows what's waiting around the next dark corner. Can you survive the 5 Acts of this grungy-looking synthwave-filled world? Maybe yes, if you remember that what lies in the shadows is essential, as there are secrets within secrets to explore within its roguelite mapping system. And if you keep a tentacle out for the bosses, as they pack one mean punch!

Pump up the volume!

Original beats served by Van Reeves and Joe Kataldo, delivering a thumping score with a pulsating synthwave bassline, punctuating every snatch and kill.

A friend in need...

Trouble loves company, as you can bring a mate to deliver twice the carnage in two-player local co-op mode.

Latest news

• Announcements·13 Sept 2020Official

  Blind Fate: Edo no Yami

  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32747280/0319e3ca8ed1fead4d6b1c3a0e169967bf23c96c.png The 101XP publishing team has announced the release of an action sidescroller, Blind Fate: Edo no Yami, from the Spanish studio Troglobytes Games. You can wishlist it now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294880/Blind_Fate_Edo_no_Yami/ Players will take on the role of a blind cyber samurai, Yami, hero of the dystopian Japan in the New Edo period. In this cruel world they may trust only in their sharp katana and the powerful hand cannon, a deadly combination of weapons that can be used to overcome any obstacle, living or otherwise. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32747280/c7b884005d47f87ccbdb6c2092175cf1d9b636f6.gif Blinded and deprived of his humanity, Yami is unquestioningly loyal to the Shogun and lives to vanquish his suzerain’s enemies until one day he might discover an unexpected truth that lies beyond the confines of the visible realm. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32747280/5af3cbd52a216bc13d4d5f85b43764de831a6991.png Players are invited to dive into the stunning, frightening, and majestic world of a grotesque Japanese megapolis. Derelict skyscrapers, noble samurais, laser sentries, killer robots, and uncanny creatures from Japanese folklore all coexist together in this bizarre cyberpunk universe! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32747280/4332e612ef500aab2c1b73e0b972ce27f0754fb6.png Key features The Way of The Samurai Yami is a samurai demon hunter. Following the path of an honorbound warrior, it is his duty to not only destroy his master’s enemies, but also protect civilians from bloodthirsty robotic abominations. Shadows in Motion Continued survival will require you to learn to detect danger using sounds, vibration, and heat emissions. Heed your senses and strike at your foes when they least expect it! Weapon Combinations The thin blade of your katana and the heavy hand cannon perfectly complement each other in combat: alternate lightning-fast strikes with incinerating firepower to destroy anything that stands i...
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• Announcements·1 Aug 2020Official

  Double Kick Heroes Launch News

  https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33190580/0d6405daa2806137658a3299673160ab4bed0dda.gif 🤘 The wait is almost over! 🤘 We wanted to let you know that Double Kick Heroes will be leaving Early Access on August 13th 😈 It’s time to jump out of the mosh-pit and into your Gundillac, Sheila, and take on the baddest of badasses and survive in this metal moshing and mayhemic post-apocalyptic nightmarish wasteland. "Man, it’s been a long journey but we’re pumped to be finally sharing Double Kick Heroes with you all" David Elahee - Headbang Club. "We hope that you love our game as much as we do and enjoy the kick-ass soundtrack we’ve put together to celebrate all things metal. We can’t wait for people to try out air controls for Nintendo Switch which is a heap load of metallic fun, but please drum responsibly". As well as leaving Early Access, Double Kick Heroes will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 13th, followed by a simultaneous release on Game Pass for Xbox One and PC and the Xbox and Microsoft Store on August 28th!!! https://youtu.be/rcynIN9i3cw If you've not been following our road through Early Access, here are some features you can expect on August 13th: A full story mode that’s accompanied by 50 kerranging songs, including the OST Volume 2 Update, by top artists such as Ultra Vomit, Volkorx, Gorod, Jinjer, Carpenter Brut and Gojira! Unique Rhythm shooter mashup with incredibly detailed pixel art 5 difficulty settings to test even the most metal of metal head’s skills Tons of accessibility options USB drum and guitar support on PC (and Xbox One) In addition to this, we have some Nintendo Switch Joy Con Alternative Motion Control Methods prepared for launch including: Air drumming - Joy Con used as drumsticks, keeping in rhythm of game Air beat - Can't drum? No Problem! Stomp to the beat with your Joy Con Want the all out motion controlled experience and really put that double kick pedal to the metal? Then it's time to use two sets of J...
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• Announcements·25 Jun 2020Official

  New 'Wrong Millennium' game mode and Steam Summer Sales

  Hey Parasites Are you excited for the imminent Steam Summer Sale 2020? We surely are! You’ll be able to get HyperParasite at 25% off for the duration of the event (June 25th, 10am PST - July 9th, 10am PST). Guess what? It doesn’t stop here! New Wrong Millennium game mode Do you like easy games? Are you scared of rogue-lites? Did your mama tell you not to mess with permadeath? Then you were probably born in the Wrong Millennium, and we got you covered! This new Game Mode addresses some of the request we got from gamers: All Character Classes unlocked from the start You can now select your initial Host Body Zero grinding All alternative/secret paths and levels are unlocked from the start {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32747280/6b207bd704544536736e8d4b08d67ef111c59b91.png The Wrong Millennium game mode is available with Update 1.0.2, out now here on Steam. So, what are you waiting for? Dive right in and let us know what you think, your feedback is always precious for us, so drop us a line here on the forums or join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/Troglobytes {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32747280/22d2836e3513e3137b2e587e74065f6802925759.png Expect some new, crazy game modes, and features, in the following months! -- Troglobytes
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• Patch Notes·12 Jun 2020Official

  HyperParasite Update 1.0.1 out now!

  HyperParasite - Update 1.0.1 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32747280/6cc51d4930b35c0e0edfce9886cebcfdfe955b5d.png Hey Parasites, it’s been quite a while since you last heard from us! The world has gone quite crazy in the last few months (and it’s not even Parasite’s fault this time…), but we still managed to get to you Update 1.0.1. So, without further ado, let’s dive in and see what’s in store for you. Bug fixes / QOL additions Hard crash when Renegade kills the Player Sometimes Space Huntress’ projectiles are slower than expected The Crosshair widget isn’t completely visible when reaching the screen edges Sometimes the game crashes when spawning enemies Nuclear Meltdown exit door bug Techno Samurai’s room door is black Right wall in the Shop is black Miniboss passages have the wrong color in the mini-map Miniboss (One-eyed Duke) map size is incorrect Secret Room in Industrial District deals no damage Sometimes Janitor’s special attack doesn’t reset AI status Sometimes DNA interactable gets spawned twice Room NM_Room_A01 barrel out of NavMesh Boss 5’s head doesn’t take damage from melee classes Invisible wall in Area 81 Tower Guard Sniper projectiles destruction on spawning Sometimes Nam Veteran’s special attack causes a hard crash Sometimes Sumo Fighter and Ninja can’t open room gates Sometimes the Player may fall from the train during Boss 3 fight Sometimes Mad Scientist can cause hard crash upon death Controls Rebinding bug Sometimes Parasite’s data doesn’t get saved during the Save & Quit mechanic Miniboss entrance tiles are stretched Clerk Guy can be permanently affected by slow speed after a DoT damage type Special attack of Archeologist/Alien Creature/Techno Samurai can cause a hard crash if performed in The Foundry level (press trap room) Alien Hunter can cause a hard crash if possessed while Suicide Countdown is active Steam Achievements fix And finally, for all you Achievement hunters out there, the infamous Steam Achievement bug has been fixed! Feel free to go all t...
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• Announcements·7 May 2020Official

  Announcing NAIRI: Rising Tide 🌊 - coming 2021

  https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33190580/9aabf95a05cb188a139380710b6a577321688f48.png The wait is finally over and we're thrilled to finally be able to tell you that Rising Tide 🌊 from HomeBearStudio is in development and aiming for a 2021 release. You can wishlist Rising Tide right now! 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225200/NAIRI_Rising_Tide/ The story continues in the second chapter of NAIRI! After the events of NAIRI: Tower of Shirin, Nairi continues on her quest to save her family. While she and her companions try to overcome the many dangers of the corrupt city of Shirin, an apocalyptic prophecy threatens to devour everything. Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhyKYhLVO3M Features: Lively interconnected overworld, complete with mysterious ruins waiting to be discovered! Delve into secluded puzzle-dungeons and solve their many challenging brainteasers! Charming, yet melancholic, story written to captivate players of any age! Unique, lovingly hand-drawn art style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli and Disney! Tons of all-new characters ready to charm you… and ask for your help! Brand new quality-of-life features, such as a map and fast-travel system! A reworked inventory system allows for more creative item combinations! More interesting rewards and treasures to collect! More customizable hint system to better tailor your experience! NAIRI: Rising Tide Demo Coming on May 21st this year (that's just two weeks away!) we're releasing a free demo of Rising Tide for you to get a sneak peek of gameplay and sets the scene for what will be an exciting second chapter! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225060/NAIRI_Rising_Tide__Prologue/ Don't forget to wishlist the demo separately to be alerted as soon as it is released 😍 The official NAIRI Chapters Discord: We're also excited to announce that we've recently launched a brand new Discord community, 100% focused on Nairi, Rex and the adventures that await them in bot...
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