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Hack and slash like there's no tomorrow!

Hammerwatch, a fast-paced fantasy hack-and-slash with exciting multi-player modes and lots of pixelated nostalgia, is available 50% off on GOG.com. That's only $4.99 for the next 24 hours!

Sword in hand, eyes blinking to adjust to the dark, you take your first cautious steps into the dungeon. You can never tell what secrets and dangers the underground holds just by looking at the entrance. An unassuming hole in the ground, a trapdoor in some moldy basement, a cave overgrown with weeds--it almost never holds a promise of anything interesting. A true adventurer will know, however. They will feel the gentlest breeze, they will smell a hint of foul monster stench, they'll be magically drawn to the treasures and artifacts hidden below, and they will boldly venture forth. Before then know it, they'll be hacking, slashing, and looting as if the fate of the entire world was at stake. And they'll have fun. Even more fun if you gather a party before venturing forth. Such is the way of dungeon crawling, such it has been, and such it will ever be.

Hammerwatch is a modern indie game with the heart of a classic. The main idea--conquering dungeons and other formidable locations--is almost as old as computer gaming itself. The execution, however, makes it a perfect pick for modern-day thrill-seeking gamers. With fast-paced, dynamic gameplay full of nice ideas, optional local and online multi-player, and even a scenario editor that allows for the creation of your very own adventures from scratch (including new graphics!), this little pixelated gem can bring you hours and hours of nostalgic hack-and-slash fun. Beware, though: dungeoning is a highly addictive hobby!

Unleash the pixelated fantasy mayhem with all the right RPG flavors with Hammerwatch, for only $4.99 on GOG.com. The 50% discount offer lasts until Thursday, November 21, at 10:59AM GMT.
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GOG.com: Unleash the pixelated fantasy mayhem with all the right RPG flavors with Hammerwatch, for only $7.99 on GOG.com.
The number demons strike again! I blame the lack of dancing bears to scare them away!
which is it 7.99 or 4.99, says 7.99 and 4.99 here but on its page its 4.99?
Post edited November 20, 2013 by trebor8273
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GOG.com: Unleash the pixelated fantasy mayhem with all the right RPG flavors with Hammerwatch, for only $7.99 on GOG.com.
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JMich: The number demons strike again! I blame the lack of dancing bears to scare them away!
Hammerwatch: Dancing Bears Edition $7.99
Whohoo! Christmas came early!
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GOG.com: Unleash the pixelated fantasy mayhem with all the right RPG flavors with Hammerwatch, for only $7.99 on GOG.com.
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JMich: The number demons strike again! I blame the lack of dancing bears to scare them away!
Not only that, there's also a mix-up over how long the promo will be on. Is it a week (first paragraph) or just until thursday, November 21?
Obviously just one day, but still...
Post edited November 20, 2013 by joppo
Too pixellated...
Hmm, very nice..
Very nice and addictive game. And I like the soundtrack.
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Dzsono: Too pixellated...
You say that as if it's a bad thing.
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Dzsono: Too pixellated...
My thought exactly.

I would be interested because of online/local CO-OP support. But hell, I can barely recognize anything in these pixels :(
Looks somewhat interesting but I have to consider a bunch of factors:
1) My backlog is still huge
2) It's not one of those deals that cannot be refused
3) Christmas sale is coming
4) Button mashing is not my favorite way of entertainment
So I think I'll pass this time.
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Dzsono: Too pixellated...
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inc09nito: My thought exactly.

I would be interested because of online/local CO-OP support. But hell, I can barely recognize anything in these pixels :(
Well I like it and I think everything is perfectly recognizable. Have a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9aGEzxogqY
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Dzsono: Too pixellated...
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joppo: You say that as if it's a bad thing.
For most gamers who started gaming in the late 90s and later, it probably is.

Me, it just reminds me of Zelda on the SNES and a bunch of similar games :P.

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inc09nito: My thought exactly.

I would be interested because of online/local CO-OP support. But hell, I can barely recognize anything in these pixels :(
It's the dimensions more than pixelation I think.

Atm, I can enjoy those games on my relatively small laptop screen without a hitch and marvel at how much content gets crammed into my screen real estate, but give another 20 years or so and I may need a big ass 40+ inches screen to see anything in those games.

For now, I'll just enjoy my dwindling youth though :P.
Post edited November 20, 2013 by Magnitus
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Dzsono: Too pixellated...
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inc09nito: My thought exactly.

(...) I can barely recognize anything in these pixels :(
You should be used to blocky graphics, you're here on GOG. ;)

I like the art, retro with style (without the low colour palette eye cancer), soundtrack is great too. As for the gameplay, hell yes it's button mashing time! Played the beta, it really has some kind of new style old school feel. Really tempted here...
Post edited November 20, 2013 by mindstreamer