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On 02/11/2014 at 11:24 PM by Casey Curran

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Busy day today, so just thought I'd pop in and give some awareness towards Energy Hook. One of the few Kickstarters I backed, it looks really good. The Kickstarter's long over, but the game's coming onto PC, PS4, and Vita. So here's why I'm excited:

The game is being made by the lead designer of the Spiderman 2 game, the one that got his webswinging so perfect that I didn't care how much of a mess the rest of the game was. The premise is that using an energy hook, which works exactly like Spidey's webs, is used for extreme sports along with jetpacks and boots which let you run on walls. You'll be pulling off tricks with these things, with objectives to complete including getting as high a score as possible. So basically, it's Spiderman meets Tony Hawk with jetpacks. Now you see why I'm excited?

Here's a trailer of it

Comments

Nick DiMola Director

02/11/2014 at 11:57 PM

Oh crap, I had meant to back this one, but never got around to it. Glad it got funded though because it looked really cool. Once it drops, I'll have to check it out on the Vita!

Casey Curran Staff Writer

02/12/2014 at 12:24 AM

Well the coolest thing about the Kickstarter was that the goal was only a buck. This guy was dedicated to make it no matter what, he just wanted to get extra so he could add as many levels and extra animations as possible.

Machocruz

02/12/2014 at 12:58 AM

So many off the wall (no pun intended) and unique ideas coming out of the indie/lower budget scene. For some reason it makes me think of Octodad. Ms. 'Splosion Man, and Trials Evolution.

Casey Curran Staff Writer

02/12/2014 at 11:41 AM

I still have no clue what the fuck Octodad is exactly.

Super Step Contributing Writer

02/12/2014 at 01:05 AM

That was a great video and I am better for having watched it. So you're telling me the guy responsible for some of the best games/mechanics of my childhood (Tony Hawk) and teenage years (Spidey 2) is so passionate about a project that combines elements of those two series/games (especially the "realistic" swinging) that he only set his Kickstarter goal at $1? Tell me he can still take my money!

Casey Curran Staff Writer

02/12/2014 at 11:41 AM

You can always get the game when it comes out.

TripOpt55

02/12/2014 at 03:16 AM

Sounds like a really great idea and the guy seems really cool in the video. Hope this turns out well.

Casey Curran Staff Writer

02/12/2014 at 11:44 AM

Me too. It would be a great game for us to compete in leaderboards.

Homelessrook

02/12/2014 at 09:40 AM

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I will get it on the Vita.

Casey Curran Staff Writer

02/12/2014 at 11:44 AM

No problem. Glad you will, wrote this so hopefully anyone who would be interested would know about this game.

TheMart22

02/12/2014 at 09:46 AM

I'm with Homelessrook. I'm gonna grab this for Vita. Sounds great. Any word on the price?

Casey Curran Staff Writer

02/12/2014 at 11:47 AM

Not yet. I'm assuming $15.

TheMart22

02/12/2014 at 12:45 PM

Thats' what I was thinking too

C.S.3590SquadLeader

02/12/2014 at 12:53 PM

That looks neat.

Alex-C25

02/12/2014 at 03:00 PM

Color me excited. Can't wait for the PC release.

goaztecs

02/12/2014 at 04:21 PM

Wow that is an awesome looking game, and combines elements from a couple of games I enjoyed. Thanks for sharing this, and when it's released it looks this game will be added to Mount Backlog