Elsie News

This is Playtonic Friends first physical appearance at WASD and we would love for you to come along and say hi!



We're bringing FOUR of our latest and greatest Indie bangers for you to get your hands on! First up?



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1515570/Elsie/

Elsie is a technicolor, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items and weaponry to make each run as unique as possible. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to survive.

Be the first to play a BRAND NEW DEMO exclusively in person at WASD!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1594060/Victory_Heat_Rally/

An intense, retro arcade-style racer that embodies the spirit of classic 90's racing games. Experience high-speed action, vibrant retro aesthetics, and non-stop drifting thrills as you challenge friends-turned-rivals. Get ready for an exhilarating ride!

Always the fan favourite - head over to the booth and test your racing skills on the show floor, or check out the demo, on Steam now!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2159960/CorpoNation_The_Sorting_Process/

You have been tasked with sorting the Ringo CorpoNation's genetic samples. With the credits that you earn, you can shop, game and pay your bills on time. Rogue workers may try to entice you into betraying your beloved employer, but we know you'll give 110%.

Come and check out our newest release with over 90% Positive Reviews on Steam! CorpoNation is also coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S on May 9th, 2024!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586800/Lil_Gator_Game/

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Head over to the booth and show some love to everyone's favourite Lil Gator Gamer - also now available on Game Pass!

Our lovely Brand Managers Anni and Sophie and super friendly Community Manager Steve can't wait to say hi to you all!

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A brand new demo for Elsie is available NOW!

This latest demo is filled with an array of new items and weaponry, making each run unique. Blast through armies of enemies during the levels and encounter new bosses, Luna and Sol, who will certainly put your mettle to the test!



Along with these updated features, Elsie has a fresh look and updated sprite, as well as the world around her having a significant glow-up.



[h2]Re MIX [/h2]

During the Re MIX later today, we'll showcase the latest Guardian trailer where we see Elsie embarking on a quest to clean up the world she calls home, uncover the mystery behind the attack and save planet Ekis. Traverse through a multitude of environments from luscious forests, to a volcanic grotto and more to find out why the Guardians have gone missing and save them from the corruption that's taken over.

Tune in to the Re MIX on Twitch or YouTube from 10am PT / 6pm BST.

Elsie is back with a brand new trailer featured in the Indie 3: Best Indie Games Summer Showcase earlier in the week and IGN's Summer of Gaming earlier today. Let's take a look at some all-new mechanics and story details.

Check out the brand-new Elsie trailer here.

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[h2]Save the Guardians from corruption[/h2]

You play as the android Elsie, embarking on a quest to clean up the world she calls home. Uncover the mystery behind the attack and save planet Ekis in this rogue-like neon platformer.
Start your journey in Sapir Wharf, a haven for all survivors of the attacks on Dr Grey’s city. Traverse through a multitude of environments from luscious forests, a volcanic grotto and more to find out why the Guardians have gone missing and save them from the corruption that's taken over.



[h2]Get Parrying![/h2]

One of the core mechanics that makes Elsie stand out is how the playable characters parry. Both Elsie and Andru can parry just about any attack. Whether an enemy is blasting bullets or dealing melee swings, the player can parry into it, using it both as a defensive ability as well as an offensive manoeuvre. Get parrying to return much-needed stamina and perform lightning-fast counterattacks destroying your enemies and projectiles.



Choose your playstyle, rock out to a pumping soundtrack and dive into a vibrant world when Elsie launches later this year! Can’t wait to dive into the action? Be sure to check the game out on Steam and give the demo a blast!

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Elsie has been making huge strides in the development as of late, so much so that with the help of our wonderful narrator Jirard (The Completionist), we’ve pulled together a fresh look at some of what’s to come!

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You play as the android Elsie, embarking on a quest to clean up the world she calls home in this roguelike neon platformer. Start your journey in Sapir Wharf, a haven for all survivors of the attacks on Dr Grey’s city.



From here, players will take the lighthouse teleporter and set out to the staple first location, the Eclipse Skyport, where you’ll encounter your first Guardian: Celestia. Fight through a challenging hoard of enemies, defeat the boss at the end of the biome and you’ll be rewarded with a selection of places to explore. Every playthrough will feature a selection of three biomes to explore, each differing greatly in art style and level design.



The two that we’re sharing with you today are The Forgemaster’s Caldero, a volcanic grotto home to Ash, and the Jardin, the lush nature-coated kingdom that the Queen of Thorns Rosalyn calls home. Both of these areas will end with an intense guardian battle, and are but a few of the stopping places you’ll come to expect.





Elsie emphasises playing the way YOU want to play, leaving progression through this dynamic roguelike platformer firmly in the hands of the player. With a wide assortment of items, augments, and destinations to choose from, no two experiences will truly be the same. This is only a small taste of what is to come in Elsie, and we are very excited to share this amazing experience with you all.



Choose your playstyle, rock out to a pumping soundtrack and dive into a vibrant world when Elsie launches on Steam! Can’t wait to dive into the action? Be sure to add the game to your Wishlist and give the demo a blast!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1515570/Elsie/

We've been hard at work on Elsie but we wanted to check in to share some awesome news. We’re super excited to announce a second playable character for Elsie!

Joining the battle is Andru, a melee-based character with a bespoke suite of bladed weapons and power augments. Whilst he has a similar base movement kit to Elsie, such as dash attack, dive and bounce, his gameplay really diverges when it comes to his weapons and augments.



For the moment, Andru’s suite of weapons include a variety of elemental swords, claws, and ghost blades, all with different play styles, abilities, and effects. His starter weapon, the base katana sword, is the first weapon available to him, much like Elsie’s starter pistol and lets Andru perform a neutral 3 attack combo. Every class of weapon has a base weapon, and 3 elemental weapons similar to Elsie. Each type of elemental weapon has a different play style and feel, including different types of combos, different attack speeds, and distinct effects that open up a slew of gameplay possibilities.



Being a melee character, we have created a new set of augments specific to Andru. We wanted to highlight his particular abilities, and give him some unique powers, such as shadow stepping, kunai power ups, to compliment his melee arsenal. His augment kit is still deep in the works, but we’re excited to see how everyone builds their Andru in runs.



A bit of story on Andru. While we are still developing his backstory, he is meant to be sort of a proto-guardian in the wharf. Build before the other guardians, and Elsie. He was build with different technology, towards the beginning of the Wharf’s existence, which would explain why he did not get taken over by the same issue that plagued the later guardians. Early in the game, Elsie does not know of Andru’s existence, and will run into him through the runs, until we unlock him as a playable character. Andru has been out on a long mission investigating the destabilization of the planet Ekis, even before the other guardians were created.



Be sure to let us know what you think of Andru and our brand new key art too!