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Unleash Mayhem with MANIAC - Coming to Steam on March 28th
Lovechild of GTA2 and Vampire Survivors Breaks All the Rules with Open War on a Peaceful Society
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March 14, 2024
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Skystone Games :
San Francisco, March 14, 2024 | Gamers around the world are gearing up for an adrenaline-pumping experience as MANIAC, the highly anticipated action roguelite game, is set to launch on Steam on March 28, 2024. Developed by Transhuman Design, MANIAC combines the fun and lunacy of classic top-down Grand Theft Auto with the “just one more try” addictive nature of Vampire Survivors. And the best part? All of this insanity is only going to cost you as much as a fancy cup of coffee. MANIAC will retail for just $4.99 USD!
In MANIAC, players take control of a character that has gone off the rails in life. As pressure mounts from a city turning against them, crimes spiral out of control as players shoot, drive, crash, and explode their way to the nearest level up shop. With loads of upgrades and better weapons available on the black market, advancing to the next round brings more chaos to the unsuspecting (or maybe very suspecting) city.
MANIAC KEY GAME FEATURES:
Six insane characters with unique abilities. Cause chaos with Drunk Santa, Hot Dog Guy, and even clowns.
Heart-pounding chase-driven action built on explosive physics and destruction
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!
"MANIAC is my dream game because you start by escaping a hospital, get chased by the police, FBI, and eventually end up with the entire military declaring war on you and launching a nuclear strike to stop you. How crazy can it get?" explains Transhuman’s Michal Marcinkowski.
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MANIAC will be available for purchase on Steam starting March 28, 2024 for the incredibly low price of $4.99 USD. For more information about the game, please visit the Steam Page.
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Press Contact:
Garrett Fuller - [email protected]
Bill Murphy - [email protected]
About Transhuman Games
A bunch of misfits scattered around the world, striving to change, challenge and inspire. We don’t focus on any one genre or audience – we just focus on making awesome things! Currently we’re working on projects ranging from the build’n’kill multiplayer games like King Arthur's Gold and Soldat, to the insane and intense roguelite Maniac.
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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