After two years of intense development, Laughing Jackal are thrilled to announce that their firefighting, twin-stick shooting, pyroguelike “Flame Over” has now been released on the PlayStation Vita, in both North America & Europe.
Flame Over is available to purchase for just £7.99 / €9.99 / $9.99, with an additional 20% discount for PS+ users during launch week!
Shortly before release, Laughing Jackal also revealed a new Flame Over launch trailer, featuring new footage of the game in action.
If you’re not already convinced you want to pick up Laughing Jackal’s unique blend of firefighting roguelike action then check out what the press have been saying:
“Flame Over isn’t just one of my favorite PS Vita games of the year but one of my favorite games full stop. I seriously cannot stop playing it.” – 10/10
PS Nation
“…packs a ferocious difficulty level and a protagonist that makes Fireman Sam look like a weakling… Not only is it one of the best games of 2015 (so far), it’s one of the best games on Playstation Vita. Period.”
Critical Indie Gamer
“Flame Over is a great game that is sure to get Vita owners hooked with its simple to pick up, difficult to master style of play that will have you wanting to better your previous run every time you pick it up.” – 4.5/5
The Vita Lounge
“Flame Over burns about as bright as a Bunsen burner with the air holes open and some magnesium tape held in the flame. It is a rock of a challenge that only Herculean gamers will complete… If you’re up for the challenge, jump right in…” – 9/10
PS Vita Roundup
“If you put enough time into Flame Over, you and your Vita will get on like a house on fire. It’s a tough but hugely rewarding experience that amounts to one of the best Vita releases around. Feel the burn!” – 9/10
Punk and Lizard
“…one of the Playstation Vita’s absolute must-buys. Featuring tight controls, whimsical audio-visuals that belie a ruthless-but-fair set of game systems and a minute cost of entry, there remains little to say but get it while it’s hot.” – 9/10
Coffee Break Gaming
“If you love a game that challenges you and rewards you for persevering, then you should definitely give Flame Over a chance. Do not be fooled by the cute exterior, there is a devilishly good game hidden beneath the surface.” – 90%
JoyPad.dk
“Flame Over is a fresh and quirky experience that I would recommend to anyone that is a fan of the roguelike genre. I’ve never played anything like it and am already thinking about how I can improve my game.” – 8.5/10
GBAtemp.net
“Flame Over seems too hot to handle at first, but it’s worth every hour you invest into it” – 8/10
Pocket Gamer
Flame Over is a firefighting action “pyroguelike” for Vita, featuring:
· Fast-paced Twin Stick “squirt ‘em-up” gameplay.
· A mesmerising dynamic fire system.
· Randomly generated levels. Billions of combinations!
· Awesome firefighting equipment and lots of powerups.
· Super-cute cats to rescue… And people.
· Perma-death made less painful via a persistent upgrade system.
After seeing Flame Over at EGX Matthew Reynolds of Digital Spy called it: “a smart rogue-like we very much look forward to seeing debut on Vita.”
Since then, Keza MacDonald of Kotaku UK has said that it could be: “one of the Vita’s secret hits next year.”
And GamesTM had this to say: “This is seriously hot stuff. …we can see this one becoming a real cult favourite.”
Flame Over also a winner at the Steel Media Big Indie Pitch.