Factsheet
Developer:
Hut 90
Release Date:
Early Access: December 1, 2016
PC: March 28, 2019
Nintendo Switch: December 26, 2019
Xbox One: February 26, 2021
Platforms:
Windows / Mac / Linux
Nintendo Switch
Xbox One
Website:
hut90.com/akuto-showdown
Regular Price
USD $7.99
Description
Akuto: Showdown (previously known as Akuto: Mad World) is an award-nominated, isometric, fast-paced action game where players compete with swords and guns in intense versus matches.
The game is set on low poly, diorama arenas where players have to not only watch out for opponents, but also for the environment from killing them.
History
Akuto: Showdown originated as a game jam prototype from Ludum Dare 34. The game was originally known as Akuto which Lovepreet created. Akuto: Showdown is an updated version with more features, weapons and multiplayer.
On December 1, 2016, Akuto: Showdown was released in Steam Early Access for PC under the name Akuto: Mad World. The game was continuously updated and was released on PC on March 28, 2019.
Features
- Enjoy the intensity and fun of classic couch party games, but with more violence
- A wide range of dynamic levels with environmental hazards
- Fight against your friends in local multiplayer, or play against the bots in one of the many versus modes
- Unlockable achievements, weapons, and HATS!
- Watch highlights captured from previous matches in gallery mode (PC only)
Awards & Recognition
- "Gamer's Voice Multiplayer nominee" - SXSW 2017
- "Best Multiplayer Game nominee" - Casual Connect Europe 2017
- "Official Selection" - Taipei Game Show 2017
- "Official Selection" - G-Star 2016
- "Best Game nominee" - GameCity Festival 2016
- "Official Selection" - Sweden Game Conference 2016
- "Excellence in Multiplayer finalist" - BIC Festival 2016
- "Official Selection" - Radius Festival 2016
Selected Articles
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"It's all about making a bloody mess of your friends"
- Joel Couture, IndieGames.com -
"A few goes in, but only one stands alive"
- Editor, Future Beta Gamer
Additional Links
Akuto: Showdown Alpha Build
The alpha build is available at Game Jolt and Indie DB.
Akuto (Ludum Dare version)
The original game jam version is available at Ludum Dare.
About Hut 90
Boilerplate
Hut 90 was an award-nominated independent game studio that focused on developing action games that were fun for everyone.
More information
More information on Hut 90, our logo & relevant media available here.
Game Credits
Lovepreet Nijjar
Game Designer
Contact
Web
hut90.com