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Second Step Studios puts you through hell in this challenging and stylish boss rush brawler for PC and PlayStation 4 now on Kickstarter.

Santa Cruz, Calif. – September 18, 2017 – Second Step Studios is pleased to present The Devil’s Eight, a stylish music-driven boss rush brawler planned for release on PlayStation 4, PC, Mac, and Linux.

Developed and published by Second Step Studios, The Devil’s Eight takes the fan-favorite boss rush game mode to an entirely new extreme. Featuring fast-paced 2D action in the stunning 3D environments of the eight circles of hell, players will challenge the all-powerful overseers while uncovering the protagonist’s own colored past. With gameplay mechanics inspired by Super Smash Bros., players can dash, fast fall, short hop, wave dash, use specials, and more. And a whole lot more will be needed to beat these epic overseers into submission.

Each stage and overseer will be uniquely crafted to reflect that particular circle of hell, including the muted black and white Limbo, the curvy neon Lust, and blood-red Heresy. Of course music plays a key role in the game, as the visualizer in the background acts as the overseers’ health bar, and music is planned to be provided by a number of musicians, including two-time Grammy nominated composer Justin Lassen (Underworld series, I, Frankenstein).

“The origins of the The Devil’s Eight started with a simple music visualizer and the idea to incorporate music into gameplay,” comments lead designer Ruben Telles. “The movement mechanics are inspired by our love of fighting games, and the visual design is influenced by a mashup of movies, comics, and music. Through The Devil’s Eight, Second Step Studios aims to create a uniquely challenging boss fighter with a stunning combination of audio and visuals.”

The Devil’s Eight is currently on Kickstarter seeking to raise $32,000 for development and music costs. Backers will receive a copy of the game on PC, Mac, or Linux for a $20 USD pledge, while digital and physical art books and soundtracks as well as contributing to the design of the game are available to backers who decide to pledge more. The campaign will run through October 12, 2017.

Key Features:
– Fight through the circles of hell in this pure boss fighter
– Mercilessly challenging gameplay
– Experience the beautiful and haunting neon-fueled inferno
– Each boss is built around a unique soundtrack, inspiring new experiences
– The player has only a shield to counter and defend themselves
– 2D movement mechanics inspired by Super Smash Bros.
– Fight bound to the circles around each boss, leaving no avenue for escape

Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/928406908/the-devils-eight-stylish-music-driven-boss-rush

The Devil’s Eight is now on Kickstarter. For more information, please visit http://secondstepstudios.com/the-devils-eight/.

Fans can also follow Second Step Studios on social media for news and more!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondstepgames
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDevilsEight/

About Second Step Studios:
Second Step Studios is an independent game studio formed by six graduates of the games program at University of California Santa Cruz. The studio acts as a banner under which the individual members experiment and explore game ideas. They sometimes work together, and at other times collaborate with external studios. Their most recent project, The Devil’s Eight, is being developed by two of the team members. For more information on Second Step Studios, please visit http://secondstepstudios.com.

Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround