GC 2024 Press release

Multiplayer Penguin Brawler ‘Los Pingheros’ Announced for Steam

New game pits players against each other in snowy Mexican wonderland

COLOGNE — AUGUST 21, 2024French game developer Hectiq Studio has today announced Los Pingheros, a vibrant and whimsical multiplayer penguin brawler for Steam. Revealed at today’s Future Games Show in Gamescom, Los Pingheros is set in a vibrant and snowy wonderland in Mexico, where every arena is filled with unique colors and environments. With both online and local modes that can host 8 and 32 players, this unique title brings both casual and serious gameplay experiences to everyone.


The game features a variety of thrilling modes that will test players' skills and strategies:

 
  • Carnaval: A battle mode where players can charge their Pingheros with unique skills and leveraging strategies to win in the arena.
  • Score Spree: Players are tasked with winning via a scoreboard, but are pressured with a time limit to secure victory.
  • The Last Pinghero: Players must outlast their opponents with limited lives to win this thrilling mode.

Los Pingheros brings unique fighting mechanics, allowing players to execute stylish tricks like ultimate slide, the renowned penguin spinning top, and the "Made in Penguin'' chokeslam, ensuring no opponent stands a chance.

A full list of features include:

 
  • Power-Ups: Destroy cacti to uncover power-ups and game-changing items like the magic snowflake, which freezes all other penguins.
  • The Dressing Room: Players can unlock new clothing, hats, and color palettes to make their penguin unique as they progress through the game.
  • In-Game Traps: Players must watch their step. Slide in the wrong place, and they might encounter unexpected challenges from the environment.

Wishlist on Steam today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2418600/Los_Pingheros/


About Hectiq Studios
Hectiq is a new video game development studio established in Bordeaux, France. The studio was created with the aim of developing unique and captivating games across various genres, focusing on creativity, playability, and technical innovation It is currently working on its first game, “Los Pingheros”, a snowball multiplayer brawler with penguins in Mexico.
For more information, visit https://hectiq.games