prog.1

A minimalist hardcore 2D platformer

 

Groupees | Vector Arcade

prog.1 is enjoyable to play, visually strong, moderately challenging, and quite well-polished.”

– Daniel Podgorski (The Gemsbok)

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Wreak Havoc as a Sentient Computer Virus in prog.1, a New Hardcore Platformer Launching Today on Steam

 

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — June 23, 2016 — The minimalist hardcore 2D platformer prog.1 launches today on Steam! Created by Vector Arcade and published by new indie label Groupees Interactive, prog.1 tells the story of a sentient computer virus that threatens the mysterious G.Ai.A project. Doctors Keiko and Cushing, responsible for accidentally releasing the virus, now must race against time to eradicate the infection … or G.Ai.A will be lost forever.

In prog.1, surviving deletion is far from certain — thanks to the gameโ€™s many platform types: Small square platforms disappear on contact; rectangular platforms immediately disintegrate (to reappear a few seconds later); and large square platforms degenerate as long as the virus remains in contact with them — and regenerate if left alone. Some platforms explode … and elevators trigger on contact. Finally, running away from the horrifying โ€œdeletion wallโ€ and dodging dangerous static waves require nerves of steel and absolute concentration from players intent on progressing through the story.

โ€œI designed prog.1 to push players to their absolute limits, with the engrossing storyline acting as a reward of sorts,โ€ said AJ Gonzalez, lead designer at Vector Arcade. โ€œSure, the game is hard — but I guarantee that players will feel an immense sense of accomplishment if they manage to see it to the end!โ€

Key Features

  • Experience bold, minimalist pixel graphics.
  • Face 48 levels with a perfect mix of platforming and puzzle solving.
  • Go hardcore with dedicated Speed Run and 1 Life modes.
  • Dive into a chilling sci-fi storyline exploring the digital universe.
  • Revel in a fantastic original electronic score by Wine Taxi and Aftrthought.

Extra Game Modes
Skilled players can go further into the breach in prog.1โ€™s extra game modes:

  • In the aptly named โ€œ100 Livesโ€ mode, the entire game must be played with just 100 lives.
  • Brave souls in the mood for a torturous time can try completing the game without dying in โ€œ1 Lifeโ€ mode.
  • Speedsters can find out how fast they can complete prog.1โ€™s story in โ€œSpeed Runโ€ mode.

Pricing & Availability

For the first two weeks, prog.1 can be purchased for only $5.99 — 30% off the $7.99 retail price.

About Vector Arcade
Based in Los Angeles and founded by AJ Gonzalez (a.k.a., 9.ar7k), Vector Arcade is a digital entertainment studio comprised of a small group of creatives in different fields working together to support video games as an art form. Vector Arcade seeks to integrate gameplay and story into a single cohesive piece — delivering experiences akin to cinema and literature to gamers everywhere.

About Groupees Interactive
Groupees Interactive is a new publishing label for indie games. Based in Portland, Oregon, the Groupees team spans continents and includes passionate professionals with backgrounds in games, music, social media and technology.

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