Hammerwatch is a 2013 hack and slash and action-adventure game developed and published by Swedish studio Crackshell.^[1] It was released for Linux, Microsoft Windows and OS X in August 2013, followed by released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in December 2017.

• A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles. 6 different classes, with unique features and skills.
• Enlist as a gladiator and fight your way through the ranks in this fantasy-themed hack and slash adventure set in the world of critically acclaimed pc game 'Hammerwatch'.

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Gameplay[edit]

Hammerwatch II the direct sequel to Hammerwatch, that was released in August 2013, this game will start the players off more or less exactly where that game ended. Hammerwatch II expands on all areas of the first game, into a more general action rpg style, in a more open world with instances. A hack and slash action adventure, set in a beautiful fantasy pixel art environment where you can play solo or co-op. Crawl from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch and around the desert in the Temple of the Sun Expansion. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles. PC, MAC and Linux support Mod and editing support, make your own levels and change other things to your liking Discover the best Game Key and Steam Gifts offers, compare prices to download and play Hammerwatch at the best cost.

The gameplay of the game is similar to Diablo and other hack and slash video games. The player is in a castle and must kill hundreds of enemies. Like in the first edition of Diablo, there are no skill trees in Hammerwatch. The player buys skills from traders across the maps. Hammerwatch has six character classes: paladin, wizard, ranger, thief, warlock and priest.

Development[edit]

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The game was developed by Jochum Skoglund and Niklas Myrberg. It was mainly inspired by the Gauntlet games.^[2]The game was put on Steam Greenlight and was accepted on 17 April 2013.^[3] A first beta was released in February 2013.^[4][5]

The game was released on 12 August 2013 on Steam^[6] and the DRM-free store gog.com.^[7]

Expansion[edit]

An expansion for Hammerwatch, called Temple of the Sun, was released on 16 September 2014.^[8] It was released for free, as a patch. It contains a new campaign that takes place in the desert. It adds new themes, bosses and challenges.

Reception[edit]

Hammerwatch received a score of 75/100 on GameFront^[9] and a score of 7/10 on Destructoid.^[1]Hammerwatch has an average rating of 72 out of 100 at Metacritic, based on 5 critic reviews.^[10] It had 2,500 pre-orders and sold 12,000 units on the first 24 hours on Steam.^[11]

The game was in the top 30 of the most anticipated indie games of 2013 on Destructoid.^[12]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abPeter Hancock (4 September 2013). 'Review: Hammerwatch'. Destructoid. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
2. ^Topic: Hammerwatch - On Steam (12th)
3. ^Sixth Set of Titles Greenlit Today
4. ^Four-player co-op action RPG Hammerwatch throws down the Gauntlet on Steam Greenlight on Eurogamer.net
5. ^Hammerwatch this trailer if you like Gauntlet, co-op, modding or smashing stuff on PCgamer.com
6. ^Hammerwatch
7. ^Hammerwatch release on gog.com (2013)
8. ^Hammerwatch Expansion (v1.3 - Sept 2014)
9. ^Hammerwatch Review: Gauntlet Redux, Anyone? on gamefront.com
10. ^'Hammerwatch for PC Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More'. Metacritic. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
11. ^Re: Hammerwatch - On Steam the 12th on tigsource.com
12. ^The top 30 indie games to look out for in 2013

External links[edit]

• Official website
• Hammerwatch at MobyGames