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Press release:
Atlanta, GA –September 4, 2020– Independent development studio Yokereba release “Jumpala: Tryouts Edition” on Steam today –a free version of the upcoming fast-paced multiplayer competitive platformer “Jumpala” in which you can play as the initial four characters only.

Jumpala is a game that’s all about strategy, superpowers, sabotage, and stage control. Jump on platforms to turn them your color and collect points before reaching the top.

Jumpala will be released on Steam in Early Access in a few weeks and it will include 7 playable characters, five stages, local and online play, and keyboard and gamepad support.

Lola
She has been training for the Jumpala Championship since the age of 17. She’s a fierce competitor who will do whatever is necessary to win—even if that means slicing through the competition.

Special – Dash N’ Slash: Lola quickly moves and strikes with her sword, KOing any player standing on an adjacent platform.

Ultimate – Line Strike: Lola dashes across the stage, KOing all opponents between her current position and the end of the row.

Frore
A two-time Jumpala champion and international celebrity, Frore has earned a reputation for her elegance and relentlessness on the field.

Special – Ice Blast: Frore will shoot an ice projectile that freezes players on contact. Frozen players aren’t able to control platforms.

Ultimate – Algific Defense: Frore freezes all platforms that are her color. Icy spikes will also appear briefly, freezing any player who touches them.

Passive – Cold Resistance: Frore stays frozen for 50% less time.

Cid
Cid is one of the youngest professional competitors in the history of Jumpala, and he feels like he has a lot to prove. He possesses a particular affinity to machines and gadgetry—the gauntlet on his arm, which he engineered himself, allows him to hack platforms to his advantage.

Special – Lock: Cid will lock his current platform to his color, preventing any other player from changing its color. This ability will even override previously locked platforms!

Ultimate – Override: Cid will send a shock wave that locks all platforms on his current row.

Bommer
Bommer grew up doing demolition work with her father in the mineral caves. She’s a thrill seeker—the only reason she joined the competition is because it’s dangerous. She carries explosives to help spice things up a little.

Special – Lock: Bommer places an explosive on her current platform that she can detonate at will.

Ultimate – Row Lock: Bommer destroys all the platforms that are her color, except the one that she’s currently standing on.

Features:
– 4-player competitive action. Compete with your friends in fast-paced free for alls, or team up in 2v2 matches. No friends? Go up against challenging CPUs, or compete against others in online 1v1s.
Easy to learn, tough to master. If you want to be the best, you’ll have to plan your routes, practice your timing, and perfect your positioning—all while being mindful of your opponents.
– A wide variety of stages. Each stage has unique features and hazards to watch out for.
– Original set of characters. Each character has their own unique abilities and playstyle.

About Yokereba
Yokereba (良ければ、pronounced yoh-KEH-reh-bah) is a Japanese phrase meaning “if it’s good” or “if it’s okay with you”. Makario Lewis is using this company as a storehouse for his creative endeavors. His first public game, The Vigil Files: Case 1 (Android), was released to the public in 2018. In mid-2019, Makario decided to get a little more serious about game development—at least for a little while—so he started Yokereba as a company for his first PC game, Jumpala.