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Press release:
11 AUG 2021.
The indie games developer Treasure Coast Games are today very happy and excited to announce that they have just kicked-off the closed PC beta for their retro-inspired puzzle adventure game “Hamster Scramble” (Steam keys are available via Discord).

A fresh entry into the puzzle game genre, Hamster Scramble takes the core concepts of beloved retro classics like Puzzle Bobble, and builds on them with a unique multiplayer platforming and screen-swapping twist.

In each stage, players must chase down colourful hamsters, catch them and make matches to clear their board. The side swapping mechanic introduces a new level of interactivity never before seen in the versus puzzle genre – allowing players to invade their opponents’ space, steal hamsters, mess up their boards and even attack them to slow them down!

Hamster Scramble can be played solo, coop or in player versus player mode, and features a wholesome adventure campaign following twins Kaden and Quinn as they rescue a colourful cast of critters and help return the hamster village to its former glory.

With an art-style and narrative reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons and an inventive fusion of classic puzzle mechanics, Hamster Scramble offers hours of delightful platform hopping, bubble popping action for families, friends and retro-puzzle game fans alike!

Kevin McCorkle, lead developer at Treasure Coast games said “Being our first game, we can’t help but feel excited and proud to see how far Hamster Scramble has come since its inception. We can’t wait for players to join the beta and share their experiences with the game.”

Hamster Scramble’s closed beta is available from the 11 August 2021, accessible through the official Hamster Scramble Discord.

About Hamster Scramble

Help twins Kaden and Quinn rescue their hamster friends in this wholesome puzzle adventure. Enjoy a cast of colourful characters, mess with your friends in competitive mode and have hours of fun with delightful platform hopping, bubble popping action! Hamster Scramble takes the versus puzzle game genre to the next level. A fusion between the puzzle and platformer genres, Hamster Scramble gives players the ability to swap into their opponents area to attack their puzzle board directly!

A Wholesome Hamster Adventure

Follow Kaden & Quinn on their journey to rescue the kidnapped hamsters in a Saturday-Morning cartoon inspired story!
Watch the hamster village grow and evolve as hamsters return.
Overcome 60+ levels of unique platforming and matching gameplay either solo or coop!

A Fusion of Familiarity

Puzzle and platforming meet to create a brand new style of versus game!
Chase down coloured hamsters as they run about the stage, catch them, then throw them at the board to make matches!
Play on 8 unique stages, each with different themes, layouts and hazards.

Swapping, a new level of interactivity

The Swap ability introduces a level of interactivity never before seen in the versus puzzle genre!
By swapping, players can invade their opponents space to interfere with them directly!
Steal hamsters you need, throw unhelpful balls at their board, attack them to slow them down!

About Treasure Coast Games
Treasure Coast Games is a 5+ person indie dev team spread across 3 continents. They are excited to announce Hamster Scramble as their first official release!