Factsheet
Developer:
Counter Hit Studios
Based in Massachusetts, USA
Release date:
July 29, 2022
Platforms:
Windows (Steam)
Website:
http://www.megaknockdown.com
Regular Price:
| USD | $6.99 |
| GBP | £5.19 |
| EUR | €5.69 |
| CDN | $7.99 |
Description
Mega Knockdown is a fighting game with a simultaneous turn-based gameplay system. Easy to pick up and play, Mega Knockdown is built around high level fighting game strategy concepts, like pressure, knockdowns and grounded 'footsies.'
History
The first version of Mega Knockdown was a card game entered into the 2017 CUDO Plays design competition. In the summer of 2020, the card fighter's systems were built in Unity, and it became a turn-based fighting game. The game has continued to evolve over time, and released on Steam in Early Access on July 29, 2022.
Features
- Unique simultaneous turn-based fighting system.
- Simple controls with no timing requirement.
- Carefully designed systems allow for high level mindgames.
- Six unique characters representing classic fighting game archetypes.
- Training mode, interactive tutorials and online play (via Steam Remote Play).
Videos
Gameplay Trailer YouTube
Early Access Trailer YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Selected Articles
- "The ultimate 'read your opponent' simulator"
- Andrea 'Jens' Demetrio, SuperCombo.gg
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Monetization Permission
Counter Hit Studios allows for the contents of Mega Knockdown to be published through video broadcasting services for any commercial or non-commercial purposes. Monetization of videos created containing assets from Mega Knockdown is legally & explicitly allowed by Counter Hit Studios. This permission can be found in writing at http://megaknockdown.com/press/sheet.php?p=mega_knockdown.
Additional Links
Wiki Guide
In-depth move lists with frame data, available here: http:.
About Counter Hit Studios
Boilerplate
Counter Hit Studios is an independent game development effort by dhamster, a fighting games enthusiast with a love for turn-based games and a PhD in Physics.
More information
More information on Counter Hit Studios, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Mega Knockdown Credits
dhamster
Lead Developer
Alan McMillian
Lead Artist
ytknows
Contributing Designer
Socially Awkward Paul
Contributing Artist
L. William Styleroni
Contributing Artist
@AznSM1
Contributing Artist
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks