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Defenders of Ekron Now Available on Steam and PlayStation®Network for PS4™ From In Vitro Games. Genre mash-up blends fast-paced shoot ’em up action with adventure and exploration.

Press release:
Santiago, Chile – August 15, 2017 – Independent game development studio In Vitro Games is thrilled to announced their top-down adventure shoot ’em up (shmup), Defenders of Ekron is now available on Steam and the PlayStation®Network on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system from Sony.

Developed and published by In Vitro Games, Defenders of Ekron is a fresh take on the shmup genre. With free-roaming exploration, mixed melee combat, upgradable mech abilities, and other genre-defying features, Defenders of Ekron presents players with a truly unique experience. A story-driven narrative and hard rock soundtrack by in-house band, Action Replay, will keep players firmly strapped in their cockpits as they battle across 10 levels filled with a wide range of enemies, environmental puzzles, and massive screen-filling bosses!

“Defenders of Ekron marks our first major console release. We learned a lot over the course of the game’s development and have grown stronger and more confident in our abilities as an independent studio,” comments In Vitro Games founder and CEO, Ricardo Verdugo Ortiz. “We are thoroughly proud of Defenders of Ekron and are extremely thankful for the fans who have supported us during the game’s development.”

Key Features:
– 10 levels to shoot up and explore in full 360° freedom
– A highly-immersive story – dig deeper to uncover the truth behind the Technocratic Republic of Ekron
– Use the Anakim mech to analyze and navigate diverse environments to reveal hidden threats, enemies, allies, and unlock key information
– Mix combat skills to compliment any playstyle: melee-based sword fighting, pyromancy, electromagnetism, dashing, and more
– 53 Simulation Training Drills allow players to hone their skills and earn extra Oxus that can be used on missions, or in the Hangar to upgrade their Anakim mech
– Adrenaline-fueled soundtrack performed and recorded by in-house hard rock band, Action Replay

“We truly hope fans enjoy this challenging genre mash-up. It’s an exciting game that brings back the nostalgia of old-school games, but with a bit of a modern twist,” adds Verdugo.

Steam store page: store.steampowered.com/app/670060
PlayStation store page: playstation.com/en-us/games/defenders-of-ekron-ps4

Defenders of Ekron is now available on Steam and on the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®4 for $14.99. For more information about Defenders of Ekron, please visit www.defendersofekron.com.

Fans can also follow In Vitro Games on social media for news, contests, and more!
Twitter: twitter.com/InVitroGames
Facebook: facebook.com/invitrogames

About Defenders of Ekron:
In Defenders of Ekron players will assume the role of Eneas, a bold cadet who is on the verge of becoming an Anakim pilot, a powerful cutting-edge mech enhanced with a special ability known as Isvará. During his final training exam, something goes wrong and Eneas is unable to develop his Isvará, and as a result he is forced to join an experimental program to combat The Renegades, a rogue group of Anakim pilots who are hellbent on destroying the planet. At the same time, Eneas will find himself pulling back the tattered black veil of secrets surrounding the Technocratic Republic of Ekron.

About In Vitro Games:
Headquartered in Chile, In Vitro Games is an independent game studio whose goal is to merge passion, talent, and perseverance into every project. Experimentation will always be part of their core and what makes them unique, thus the team prides themselves on not being afraid to take risks. In Vitro Games gives their best in creativity and wishes to deliver high-quality games with character that are able to transcend the norm. In Vitro Games aims to be a shining beacon of game development in their region so other will be able to find success in the future. For more information on In Vitro Games, please visit www.invitrogames.com.

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