Team17 and Fika Productions have today launched zany seafaring cooperative roguelite, Ship of Fools, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam for PC. Set sail on an adventure to counter The Everlasting Storm and the Aquapocalypse, and join the plucky eponymous and anthropomorphic Fools as they fight against monstrous leviathans from the deep and protect their valiant ship, Stormstrider.
As they chart new courses throughout the rocky outcrops that make up their threatened homeland Archipelago, the Fools – either adventuring solo or with a fellow Fool via online or local multiplayer – will face ship boardings from enemies, have to manoeuvre cannons on deck and defend themselves from attack, and conduct multiple runs through choppy waters to avert the end of their world. Each of the Fools treasure their very own heirloom that imbue them with a passive abilities, such as Shelbie’s soothing shell that increases fire rates and projectile speed, or Finley’s handy hat that unlocks a random reward every time they repair Stormstrider!
The Everlasting Storm is here; watch the Ship of Fools launch trailer now!
Ship of Fools’ launch comes just weeks after securing three MEGAMIGS award wins in Canada in the best audio and music, best art direction and artistic achievement, and best game design categories.
Ship of Fools key features include:
- Bombastic nautical combat – Frantic ship-based combat against colossal leviathans and horrifying creatures from across the deep, dark waters of the Archipelago
- Frantic co-op experience – Designed from the keel up for co-op play, manage ship repairs in the heat of battle, reload and re-manoeuvre cannons, and use paddles to strike enemies as they board the Stormstrider
- Endless replayability – Upgrade your crew and unlock items and additional Fools to take on the ever-changing seas, with multiple runs needed to avert the Aquapocalypse.
Ship of Fools is available for US$14.99/£12.99/€14.99 across all available platforms, with a further 10% release discount during the week of launch. To keep up to date with all the information on Ship of Fools follow us on Twitter and join us on the high seas in the Ship of Fools Discord.
About Fika Productions
Fika Productions is an indie game studio from Quebec City founded in 2018. With the vision of offering simple entertainment with the greatest of care, the team is developing its debut indie game, Ship of Fools, bringing to life a roguelite game built from the ground up for co-op play. Visit www.fikaproductions.com for more info.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information.
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