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Press release:
January 30th, 2024.
The Quebec City-based (Canada) indie games developer BKOM Studios are today super happy and excited to announce that their narrative-driven co-op hack-and-slash adventure “Madzik“, is coming to PC via Steam in 2024.

Furthermore, BKOM Studios has also just announced that they have released a time-limited PC demo for “Madzik” via Steam. So be sure to give that one a try!

Players will have an early opportunity to rise to the challenges of Zikverländ and harness the power of Moon Madness with an exclusive Steam Next Fest demo on February 5th.

At the heart of Zikverländ lies the influence of the Moons, celestial bodies that govern the ebb and flow of magic in the realm. As players traverse through the adventure, the Moon Madness comes into play, altering environments and presenting unique power-ups and enemies based on the lunar cycle.

All of the creatures throughout Zikverländ are subject to formidable moon transformations à la Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, including our heroes. Our heroes embrace their feral and spectral states. This duality empowers them with diverse abilities, allowing for strategic shifts in combat.

Within Zikverländ, two unique heroes – Makino and Veroline – contribute to the cooperative hack and slash experience with their distinct abilities. As players progress, they will unravel the engaging lore of Zikverländ, forge alliances, overcome challenges, and immerse themselves in a world where every note of music and every pixel on the screen echoes the spirit of that iconic era, from the neon-soaked lands to the engaging soundtracks.

Zikverländ awaits. Will you answer its call? Experience the might of Moon Madness when Madzik launches in 2024.

Madzik is now available to wishlist on Steam, and the exclusive Steam Next Fest demo will be available from February 5th through February 12th. Keep up to date by joining the official Discord server, liking Madzik on Facebook, and following BKOM Studios on X.

Madzik is made possible with the financial contribution of the Canada Media Fund.

Key Features:

Cooperative Gameplay: Team up with a friend to unlock the full potential of the moons and defeat the corrupting forces. Your success depends on how well you collaborate with each other. Join forces and rise to the challenge together!

Explore Handcrafted Mystical Lands: Set foot in lively and handcrafted lands filled with rewarding exploration opportunities. From wool to pencil, Zikverländ is shaped with IRL elements that bring a unique aspect to the game. Add new powers to your arsenal and uncover the secrets of Madzik’s vibrant world as you venture deeper into the unknown.

Dynamic Moon System: Witness the environment and enemies transform before you, their tactics and powers shifting with each lunar phase. Exploit their weaknesses and prepare for new challenges as you face off against ever-evolving adversaries.

Tailor Your Strengths: Madzik’s ability system is part of your adventure, offering an array of diverse and customizable skills. It’s designed to offer a unique avenue for customization. Find the playstyle that suits you best.

Two Unique Heroes: Switch from two heroes on the fly, each with a distinct and complementary role in combat.

Makino: Makino the winged bear is a powerful melee fighter that charges into packs of enemies and knocks them around with his giant enchanted warhammer.

Veroline: Veroline may look like a mere plush doll, but she is also a powerful spellcaster who has mastered the arcane arts able to unleash devastating spells on anyone who stands in her way.

About BKOM Studios
Founded in 1996, BKOM Studios is the award-winning developer behind Sunday Gold, Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors, Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults, Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation, and more. Our team of talented people are developing games across multiple platforms, video trailers, social media, marketing campaigns, apps, connected toys, and AR/VR experiences. For more information, visit https://www.bkomstudios.com/.

About the Canada Media Fund (CMF)
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) fosters, develops, finances and promotes the production of Canadian content and applications for all audiovisual media platforms. The CMF guides Canadian content towards a competitive global environment by fostering industry innovation, rewarding success, enabling a diversity of voice and promoting access to content through public and private sector partnerships. The CMF receives financial contributions from the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite and IPTV distributors. Please visit cmf-fmc.ca.