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Press release:
STOCKHOLM – July 10, 2023.
The Stockholm-based (Sweden) indie games developer No Pest Productions today announced with great thrill and happiness that their skill-based action game “Hammer of Virtue”, is coming to PC via Steam on August 7th, 2023 (the PS5 version of the game is launching sometime in 2024).

Defend humanity from an onslaught of cybernetically enhanced animals by stepping into a protective suit of armor and wielding a powerful hammer. Lay waste with engaging melee combat with timed directional blocks, strikes, and parries to send enemies flying across stages and into destructible environments. Experience emergent chaos by toppling buildings, bowling robotic raptors into one another, and turning trees into makeshift cannonballs.

Fight through over 20 stages set in abandoned neighborhoods, construction sites, and more. Juggle incoming attacks from sword-wielding monkeys, deliver crushing uppercuts to send foes sky-high, and avoid fearsome armored bears before launching deadly counterattacks. Improvise with physics objects like steel beams, barrels, and billboards to gain the upper hand and cut through approaching enemies.

Bring a friend to the fight in 10 unique split-screen couch co-op maps – but take heed of friendly fire once the hammers start swinging. Turn co-op buddies into co-op weapons of mass destruction by launching them into the fray with a well-timed strike, or turn a friend into an enemy with split-screen deathmatches where each player controls their own army to find out whose hammer is the mightiest.

“Working on Hammer of Virtue as a solo developer has been an absolute blast,” said Jens Kolhammar, programmer and owner of No Pest Productions.

“Creating a fully destructible sandbox primed for unpredictable physics interactions and challenging combat encounters means I’m always seeing something new, and I can’t wait for players to experience it themselves on August 7!”

“Hammer of Virtue” will launch on Steam for Windows PC Monday, August 7, 2023, for $19.99. It features English, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese language support. A PlayStation 5 version will be available in 2024.

For more information, visit the official website and wishlist Hammer of Virtue on Steam today.

About No Pest Productions
No Pest Productions is an independent studio based in Sweden founded by Jens Kolhammar. With more than 10 years of experience and multiple titles, including A Bastard’s Tale and Driven Out, No Pest Productions focuses on melee action experiences that provide maximum fun while delivering thrilling challenges.

For more information, visit the official website.