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Press release:
Taipei, Taiwan (August 4, 2023).
The Taiwan -based indie games publisher Neon Doctrine (the publishers of “Yuppie Psycho,” “The Legend of Tianding”, “Lamentum”, and the acclaimed “SIMULACRA” series) and China-based indie games developer Hunter Studio, today announced with great joy and excitement that their hand-drawn 2D multiplayer fighter “Drill Man Rumble“, is coming to PC and consoles this November (as revealed during the 2023 edition of the Evo Indie Fighting Game Showcase).

In this fast-paced action title, you’re cast as a Drill Warrior, nominated by your tribe to take part in the Great Tournament! Bring honor and glory to your tribe by choosing one of 11 playable Drillers and battle it out across a variety of single and multiplayer game modes. You must master your Driller’s unique ability and, above all, avoid being hit — one hit takes you down!

In “Drill Man Rumble”, you must prove yourself as the most fearsome Driller in the multiplayer Arena Mode for up to four players (online or offline), hunt down your fellow Drillers for sport (and riches) in the endless, eight-player Bounty Mode, or DIY (Drill It Yourself) in the single-player Drill Mountain story campaign. But that’s not all; Drill Warriors will face hardcore platforming challenges and leverage skills such as Rebounding Mayhem and Super Speed. Whether it’s online or off, the world of Drill Man Rumble will test you as you pursue your quest to become champion!

“Drill Man Rumble is one of Neon Doctrine’s most ambitious products to date, so we needed as much time in the toolshed to make a big splash with today’s reveal as possible,” said Neon Doctrine CEO Iain Garner.

“We’re so thrilled to show it off to the world and can’t wait to see what sort of fun players get up to when it comes to PC and consoles later this year.”

Key Features of Drill Man Rumble:

DIY, Drill It Yourself: Conquer Drill Mountain and discover the secrets of (objectively) the best tool in the toolbox in the single-player story mode…
Become a Master Driller: …or enjoy offline or online multiplayer, battling in the four-player Arena Mode or hunting your friends for sport in the endless, eight-player Bounty Mode
Hand-Drawn Handipeople: Eye-catching and bright, the characters and game world are all hand-drawn masterpieces
Online Map Editor: Create your own hardcore platforming challenges with the game’s online map editor

Drill Man Rumble launches in November 2023. Fans can wishlist the game on Steam now.

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About Neon Doctrine
Neon Doctrine, formerly Another Indie, is a worldwide publisher working to bring diverse experiences from around the world to a vibrant community of players by partnering with new and existing creatives to provide dynamic solutions to development, publishing, and marketing.

They’ve spearheaded the charge of bringing numerous hit titles to platforms all across the globe, and showcasing developers that are unified in ensuring that all gamers are represented equally and fairly. To learn more about Neon Doctrine, visit the website: https://www.neondoctrine.com.