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Maniac Crashes into Steam Next Fest with Full Fury
Destroy, Drive, and Survive in this Inspired Roguelite Shooter
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February 5, 2024
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Skystone Games :
Play the Demo on Steam Next Fest
San Francisco - February 5, 2024 — Maniac wreaks havoc across the Steam Next Fest this week! Maniac puts pure chaos into the player’s hands. Time to take out your aggression on the unsuspecting community. Can you survive the cops, loot, and destroy your way to maniacal glory?
Skystone Games is excited to show Maniac, a fast-paced rogue-lite shooter that blends the wild destruction of games like Grand Theft Auto with the addictive 'just one more try' nature of Vampire Survivors. Whether running around in a shootout with the police, or driving a bus into oncoming traffic, Maniac allows players to cause total anarchy.
Download the Maniac Demo on Steam Next Fest this week and crash your way into society with no rules to worry about.
What Makes Maniac Tick?
Six colorful characters with unique abilities. Here are a few!
A homicidal clown (need we say more?).
A drunken Santa who lost his job at the mall.
Nothing is more violent than a teenager with brass knuckles.
Heart-pounding chase-driven action built on explosive physics and destruction.
Use whatever means necessary to earn money and pay back your debts.
With each new crime, the law gets more ticked off - police, FBI, military, special forces and more will all be on your tail.
Buy guns, explosives, and special items to keep your runs going longer.
Unlockable items and upgrades across all characters - better guns, landmines, sturdier cars, and more cash-per-crime. The upgrade path is yours to choose!
Join the Maniac Discord!
For interviews with Transhuman Games about the fun and chaos of Maniac please contact us below.
Press Contact:
Bill Murphy - [email protected]
Garrett Fuller - [email protected]
About Transhuman Design
Transhuman Design is an independent studio led by Michal Marcinkowski, creator of Soldat, the indie classic that dominated the 2D multiplayer world and directly inspired games like N, Showdown Effect and Take Arms. Soldat was followed by King Arthur’s Gold, a very successful (and crazy) multiplayer build’n’kill game featuring ridable sharks, shields used as parachutes and catapults employed as rapid means of transport into enemy base.
About Skystone Games
Skystone Games aims to be a global leader in video game publishing with a passion for uncovering rich new experiences highlighting incredible talent worldwide. Founded by industry veterans David Brevik (Creator of the Diablo franchise) and Bill Wang (Perfect World & Giant), Skystone Games has launched titles such as Spacelines from the Far Out, UNDYING, and Hellcard. Upcoming titles include Tiny Bookshop, Maniac, and several unannounced projects. Skystone is actively seeking more partners. More information can be found at Skystone.Games.
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