Devolver Digital bid farewell to 2023 with a grand finale – the Public Access Holiday Special. In typical Devolver fashion, this year’s showcase combined heartwarming reveals with its signature unhinged sense of humor, presented through a series of amusing sketches celebrating the holiday season. While the special was filled with memorable moments, we’ll delve into the juicy details hidden between segments.
The festivities commenced with an explosive trailer for Anger Foot. This action-packed game treated viewers to new footage featuring thrilling new locations to kick through. Balancing in-game footage with overblown live action scenes, the trailer left fans eager for more. While the game’s release date remains a mystery, one thing is certain – it is coming soon.
The Plucky Squire, developed by All Possible Futures, took center stage with a captivating story trailer. This highly-anticipated title showcased new explorable terrains and introduced players to Jot, the game’s valiant hero. Jot, a tiny yet courageous adventurer, embarks on a grand quest through a living storybook world, accompanied by loyal friends. During the showcase, the creators, Jonathan Biddle and James Turner, shared their challenges in bringing The Plucky Squire to life. They also reflected on the universal appeal of storybooks for individuals spanning all ages. The Plucky Squire is set to grace our screens in 2024, creating excitement among fans.
Next up was Stick it to the Stickman, an exhilarating combat game that thrusts players into a corporate battlefield. The game’s latest trailer focused on ‘StickedIn,’ the fictional company, showcasing chaotic 2D and 3D action gameplay. Battling against malevolent forces, both coworkers and otherwise, players will guide their Stickman through the workplace mayhem. While Stick it to the Stickman’s release date remains unknown, it is expected to arrive in 2024, promising hours of intense action and strategic fights.
Pepper Grinder spiced up the showcase as the game’s creators, alongside a cameo guest, shared their insights while baking and making cookies. This light-hearted segment revealed new action-packed gameplay segments in Pepper Grinder, immersing players in a fantastical world armed with a giant drill weapon. The drill effortlessly carves through water, ice, and rock, promising an enthralling adventure. Fans can look forward to playing Pepper Grinder in 2024, embracing the excitement and thrill it has to offer.
Prepare for a surreal walking simulator experience with Baby Steps. In this unique game, players control an adventurer with a peculiar gait and flailing limbs, navigating through various challenges. From scaling rocks to conquering mountains, players must master QWOP-style controls to overcome obstacles in a rewarding yet comical way. Baby Steps is set to release in “one of the years after 2023,” leaving fans eagerly speculating whether it will grace our screens in 2024 or beyond.
Devolver Digital and Free Lives brought us Cricket Through the Ages, a physics-based game that intertwines the history of humankind with the beloved sport of cricket. After an exclusive period on Apple Arcade, the game is set to make its way to PC and Nintendo Switch in early 2024. Players can look forward to an amusing and informative adventure, discovering the unique connection between cricket and humanity.
In addition to these major announcements, the Holiday Special concluded with a variety of trailers for other exciting games, including Disc Room, OmniBus, The Talos Principle 2, and more. If you missed the Devolver Digital Public Access Holiday Special 2023, fret not! Catch up on all the festivities and announcements on YouTube, ensuring you don’t miss out on any of the excitement.
With an exceptional lineup of upcoming games filled with adventure, humor, and unique gameplay mechanics, Devolver Digital continues to captivate and entertain fans worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare to embark on unforgettable gaming experiences in the coming year.
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