Hive Jump Release Date Revealed for Switch and Xbox One - News

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Developer Graphite Lab announced the weapon-packed 2D platformer, Hive Jump, will launch for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on January 11, 2019. The game is currently available for the Wii U and Windows PC.

View the Nintendo Switch launch trailer for the game below:

Here is an overview of the game:

You and your friends assume the role of JUMPERS, and blast your way through subterranean alien hives in chaotic run-and-gun 2D platforming action. Up to 4 Players band together (Local Multiplayer) to kill aliens, avoid traps, collect treasures and lost relics. Win the final battle against the hive queen to save the galaxy!

Key Features:

• Action Platforming: Engage swarms of aliens in frenetic combat.
• Avoid traps, withstand ambushes, discover treasures, rescue survivors, and more.
• Procedural Levels: Jump into procedurally generated alien hives.
• Level modifiers like dark levels keep you on your toes and offer constantly new challenges to overcome.
• Upgradeable Sci-Fi Weapons: Pulverize aliens with pulse rifles, flamethrowers, and a variety of experimental bombs and weapons.
• Co-op Multiplayer: Play single player, or 2-4 player local co-op

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.

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