NET-DIVING TACTICAL RPG/CCG HYBRID HERO.EXE ANNOUNCED FOR PC AND CONSOLE AND PLOUGHING ONTO KICKSTARTER!
Developed by Mystery Egg Games and published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., HERO.EXE is part tactical-action RPG, part collectible card game, and part visual novel, inspired by the classic Mega Man Battle Network series and popular modern-day favorites such as Hearthstone and Fire Emblem: Awakening. Coming to all major PC storefronts, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X-S, HERO.EXE is expected to release in Q1 of 2024. A Kickstarter campaign for the game is also now live and available until the 21st of October, where enthusiasts of the genre can pick up exclusive rewards/merchandise and reserve copies to play on day one. A demo is also accessible from the page.
In another world, The Grid was created in much the same way our own Internet was: with elbow grease and a dream. However, their world turned out very different from ours. Instead of websites, they built oceans. Instead of vlogs, they built cities-- and soon A.V.A.s came into being. A.V.A.s are all partnered with pilots in the real world. Shopping, socializing, and browsing the grid are some of the many everyday essentials done through A.V.A.s.
However, one day upon logging in, you realise something's not quite right on The Grid; soon enough, an A.V.A. you've never seen before materialises before you, and changes your destiny with just a handful of words:
"I need you to pilot me".
Connect to the internet of another world, choose your A.V.A., and go on an adventure to change both of our worlds! Each A.V.A. is a living being that will act and respond to your actions. Each of them have their own personalities and goals, their own histories, stories, and relationships, and all of these have an effect on your play-through. Get ready to take on whatever the Grid has to throw at you, together!
A Kickstarter campaign for the game is also now live and available until the 21st of October, where enthusiasts of the genre can pick up exclusive rewards/merchandise and reserve copies to play on day one! A demo is also accessible from the page.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroexegame/heroexe
FEATURES
- Deep, fully customizable card-based combat systems and decks! Use the A.V.A. Build System to build and compile together your own personal combat deck with over 300 unique cards and abilities! Collect 'em all and have fun trying out different combinations.
- A journey around a diverse, interconnected digital world! The Grid is made up of users from all walks of life, with all sorts of hobbies, and all sorts of weird personalities. When these people come together, they form "server worlds" - and you'll journey across them with your A.V.A. Move from tile to tile as you explore each server, uncover mysteries, meet new friends (or foes), and then flick back and forth with your P.O.K.I.T. to customise your deck and keep up to date with what's going on with other pilots.
- Complex characters and complex narratives - every A.V.A. is unique, with their own personalities, histories, and goals. Bond (or clash) with them as you navigate across The Grid, and who you might know (and how much they like you) might change how things turn out... just be aware that as the Pilot, your decisions are final and may have unforeseen consequences!
- Gorgeous artworks and story segments! HERO.EXE's deep story is told through the usage of lovingly crafted illustrations and on occasion visual novel-esque sequences.
- Intense, multi-phase action and combat! Get onto a grid to fight glitches, weird mischievous monstrosities that have begun terrorising the inhabitants of the server worlds. Pick your hand of cards, set up on the grid, and out-skill your opponent.
- A real next-gen game! On Xbox Series X/S and Playstation 5, Hero.EXE will support 4k at 60FPS and next-gen platform specific features.
LINKS AND CONTACT
You can contact us at media@tophatentertainment.us
Hero.EXE on Kickstarter
Hero.EXE on Steam (with free demo!)
Top Hat Studios, Inc. Twitter
Top Hat Studios, Inc. Official Website
