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Canadian developer HeartLoop Games has officially released its debut title, Poly Fighter, into early access on the Steam platform. The game serves as a tribute to classic arcade and fighting titles, blending traditional one-on-one combat with roguelike mechanics.
The core gameplay involves navigating an underground tournament where players defeat opponents to steal their techniques. These stolen abilities can be combined to create unique character builds, allowing for diverse tactical approaches and unexpected combo strings in every session.
Players can experiment with various playstyles, ranging from heavy, armor-clad brawlers to agile ranged specialists or projectile-heavy fighters. The game supports both simplified modern controls and traditional input methods, offering thousands of potential move interactions for users to master.
Creative Director Osama Dorias expressed excitement regarding the launch, noting that the project is a passion piece designed to honor childhood favorites. The team views the early access phase as a crucial step in the development journey to gather player feedback on their build-focused combat system.
