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HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with strategic campaigns. (PC/MAC/Linux and WiiU) Hive Jump is one part Spelunky, one part XCOM, and all parts alien ass-kicking. You and your friends assume the role of JUMPERS, and blast your way through subterranean alien hives in run-and-gun 2D platforming action. Kill aliens, avoid traps, collect resources, and defeat the hive queen lurking at the bottom of the hive to complete the JUMP. The war with the Aliens is on, are you brave enough to make the JUMP?

Presskit

Factsheet

Developer:
Graphite Lab
Based in United States

Release date:
January 17 2017

Platforms:
Windows
Mac
Linux
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Wii U

Website:
hivejump.com

Available From:
$19.99 - Steam

Description

Hive Jump is one part Spelunky, one part XCOM, and all parts alien ass-kicking. You and your friends assume the role of JUMPERS, and blast your way through subterranean alien hives in run-and-gun 2D platforming action. Kill aliens, avoid traps, collect resources, and defeat the hive queen lurking at the bottom of the hive to complete the JUMP.

History

Hive Jump was brought to you through the magic of Kickstarter!

Features

  • 1-4 Player Co-op
  • Procedural Levels
  • Pixel Art

Videos

Hive Jump - Switch Launch Trailer YouTube

Hive Jump Early Access Release YouTube


Images

Download all screenshots & photos as .zip
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Download logo/icon assets as .zip
logo
icon

Awards & Recognition

  • "Grand Champion" Indy Pop Con
  • "Best Gameplay" Indy Pop Con
  • "Best Local Multiplayer Games" PC Gamer

Monetization Permission

Graphite Lab allows for the contents of Hive Jump to be published through video broadcasting services for any commercial or non-commercial purposes. Monetization of videos created containing assets from Hive Jump is legally & explicitly allowed by Graphite Lab. This permission can be found in writing at https://www.indiedb.com/games/hive-jump/presskit.


Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Homepage nintendo.com/games/detail/hive-jump-switch.

XBOX One
XBOX One Homepage microsoft.com/en-us/p/hive-jump/9plbb8m900g0?activetab=pivot:overviewtab.


About Graphite Lab

Boilerplate
Graphite Lab is a small independent game studio founded by Matt Raithel in 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. It was started as a satellite office of developer Black Lantern Studios, but was renamed Graphite Lab in 2011. Our mission is to blend traditional technique with modern technology in order to create games that look great and are fun to play. Our past releases include major titles such as BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: THE RISE OF HEX for XBLA and WiiWare as well as personal projects like HIVE JUMP.

More information
More information on Graphite Lab, our logo & relevant media are available here.


Hive Jump Credits

Matt Raithel
Founder

Matt Donatelli
Game Design


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