Description
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Divekick on Steam is a unique and minimalist fighting game, renowned for its innovative gameplay mechanics and humorous take on the fighting game genre. Here’s a detailed description of the game:
Overview
Genre: Indie, Fighting, Parody
Developer: Iron Galaxy Studios
Publisher: Iron Galaxy Studios
Release Date: August 20, 2013
Gameplay and Features
Two-Button Mechanics: The core mechanic of “Divekick” is its simplicity; players control their characters with just two buttons. One button for “Dive” makes the character jump straight up into the air, and the other for “Kick” sends the character flying forward at an angle to attack. If “Kick” is pressed while on the ground, the character jumps backwards to create space from the opponent. This simplicity boils down the essence of fighting games to its most fundamental elements: timing, spacing, and mind games.
Match Dynamics: Matches are quick and intense; the first hit in a round scores a win, and you need to win five rounds to claim victory in a match. This setup emphasizes strategic depth over complex combo systems, making “Divekick” accessible yet challenging.
Character Roster: The game features 14+ unique and original characters, each with distinct fighting styles, special techniques, and backstories. Notable additions include Fencer from “Nidhogg” and Johnny Gat from “Saints Row,” providing crossover appeal. Each character’s interaction with others creates 91 unique match-ups, encouraging players to learn different strategies.
Online and Local Multiplayer: Offers both ranked and non-ranked GGPO-powered online multiplayer, which is praised for its reliable netcode, ensuring smooth online play. There’s also support for local multiplayer for two players, with easy button reconfiguration to suit different player setups.
Steam Integration: Fully integrated with Steamworks, including achievements, leaderboards, and Big Picture Mode support for a console-like experience on PC.
Humor and Parody: “Divekick” satirizes traditional fighting games, with its characters and scenarios often poking fun at gaming tropes and culture. The game’s narrative and character interactions are filled with humor, making it a light-hearted diversion from more serious titles in the genre.
Community and Reception: The game received widespread acclaim for its innovative approach to fighting games, earning accolades like “Best Fighting Game of 2013” from Destructoid and multiple nominations for various awards. Its reception highlights its appeal not just to fighting game enthusiasts but to anyone looking for something fresh and funny.
Additional Notes
Visuals and Audio: The game’s art style is deliberately simple, using pixel art and animations that add to its charm and comedic tone. The soundtrack and sound effects are designed to enhance the retro feel while maintaining modern game audio standards.
Replayability: Despite its simple mechanics, “Divekick” offers considerable depth. Players can spend time mastering characters, understanding match-ups, and honing their predictive and adaptive skills against opponents.
Community Engagement: With its unique gameplay, “Divekick” has fostered an active community, especially at tournaments where it’s often used as a fun intermission between matches of more traditional fighters.
“Divekick” stands out in the Steam catalog for its originality, accessibility, and the way it captures the fun and competitive spirit of fighting games with an absurdly simple control scheme.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
OS: Vista or later
Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core Processor
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 10 / DirectX 11 compliant video card
DirectX: Version 10
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 10 compliant
Additional Notes: OS needs to be updated to have the DirectX 11 Runtime libraries
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