Berlin-based independent developer Happy Tuesday is excited to announce today that its unique Tower-Defense Action-RPG hybrid game, Hero Defense – Haunted Island, is available now via Steam’s Early Access program for Windows PC!
Hero Defense – Haunted Island puts players in control of a team of five monster slayers, who must battle their way through challenging arenas to defeat none other than the world’s most powerful vampire, the evil Count Necrosis. As slayers of the undead, players must slash, tear and impale their way through legions of unholy creatures hell-bent on world domination. But mobs are the least of their problems – countless bosses with their own unique abilities and grudges against our heroes await players on their journey. Our heroes must fight to restore the destruction that Count Necrosis has left in his wake, helping distressed villagers and making new allies along the way in this rich, narrative-driven adventure.
Hero Defense – Haunted Island challenges Tower-Defense, MOBA and RPG enthusiasts by offering a gameplay mix of all these genres. Players will strategically maneuver their cast of heroes to destroy hordes of sinister creeps, utilizing their respective specialties. A deep RPG layer allows customization of each hero and features highly upgradeable weapons as well as character skill trees. In addition, players can loot, collect and merge runes to access new skills for an incredible level of skill customization. Procedurally generated enemies and daily challenges guarantee huge replay value as well.
Despite being in Steam’s Early Access, Hero Defense – Haunted Island already provides a nearly complete experience with a fully narrated story campaign, providing hours of single-player enjoyment. Developer Happy Tuesday is working closely with the community to continually improve the game, with weekly updates releasing every Tuesday. An update to add an intense multiplayer mode, pitting players in 1v1 PvP ranked or unranked matches, is already planned, along with support for Mac and Linux.
Hero Defense – Haunted Island is available now for purchase on Steam and the Humble Store for $14.99 / €14.99 / £10.99.
About This Game
Hero Defense – Haunted Island offers the player five unique heroes that battle their way through various arenas to defeat Count Necrosis.
In order to destroy the world’s most powerful vampire, a team of slayers must impale, slash, tear and burn through legions of undead hell-bent on world domination.
Hero Defense – Haunted Island challenges fans from MOBAs, RPGs and Tower Defense games to strategically manoeuvre their upgradeable heroes to destroy hordes of sinister creeps.
Players customize their heroes through a deep RPG layer featuring upgradeable weapons and rich character skill trees.
A long lasting multiplayer experience gives enthusiasts the possibility to dominate the worldwide ladder for loot and precious runes.
◾Modify weapons by collecting and socketing powerful runes
◾Customize rune builds for devastating combos and skill-synergies
◾Build hero shrines to empower your characters during battle
◾Gain XP to access and level up each hero’s individual skill tree
◾Gather loot and equip spells that freeze, burn and poison the undead
◾Rebuild your town and unlock new buildings
◾Liberate your island, assemble your team and enjoy hours of a narrated story
◾Replay procedurally generated enemies and daily challenges
◾Succeed over bosses that possess special abilities
◾Kill creeps fast to punish the enemy in an innovative mix of MOBA and Tower Defense
◾Battle other players in ranked or unranked matches
◾Defeat opponents with strategies or brute force to earn unique runes