EGX 2019
Sara and I just wrapped up EGX. We had a fantastic time, met some great people and got to play lots of amazing games.
Huge thanks to everyone that came by our booth and gave Unto The End a go. A special thanks to those that stopped for a chat -- getting to meet you guys was the highlight of the event.
And of course, a huge thanks to all the journalists that stopped by and took the time to chat with us and write nice things about Unto The End. There are so many brilliant games coming these days it really means a lot that you'd set aside time for Unto The End.
Comments that made our month :)
"Yeah, this was my favourite game at EGX - the combat is so meaty and robust, despite featuring these small figures. And the sound design really draws you in."
- Rock Paper Shotgun
"Unto The End sounds great and plays even better"
- Eurogamer
"A lot of games have tried to replicate the magic of the Soul’s games on a 2D plane but Unto The End might be the game that ‘gets’ it the most."
- Finger Guns
"I honestly don’t think I’ve ever played a 2D adventure game with such an involved combat mechanic before, but it works spectacularly well."
- Nintendo Village
"I was instantly reminded of classic cinematic platformers such as Another World and Prince of Persia, but there’s clearly more depth here. There’s a nuanced combat system that sees you ducking and diving out the way of your assailants and a crafting ability that goes beyond the typical health potions."
- Indie Game Website
"Unto The End was hands down my game of the show. Another World and Inside are some of my favourite games of all time, you’ve really managed to channel some of the best aspects of those games in Unto."
- Redway Games
"... it was incredible to see how a 2D single plane title can have such impressively diverse combat… Unto The End was one of my favourite games of the show and I’m so excited to see one coming to Switch next year."
- Nindie Nexus
New trailer
We cut a new trailer! Lots of new gameplay, environments, and story telling bits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kweNfZcEwdc
Coverage roundup
Eurogamer - Favourite games of EGX
https://twitter.com/eurogamer/status/1186286472929972225?s=12
Eurogamer - Unto The End preview
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-10-20-unto-the-end-come-for-the-great-sound-design-stay-for-the-interesting-combat
"The very first thing that drew me to Unto the End was the sound design. Watching the trailer when I saw the news it'd be EGX, I was quite excited to get my hands on what seemed to be a fairly simple hack and slash with great audio, and a decent story to go along with it. What I actually got was a challenging 2D adventure with a more complex combat system and interesting environments to traverse - and of course the aforementioned excellent sound design."
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Rock Paper Shotgun - Bestest games of EGX
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/10/21/the-bestest-games-of-egx-2019/
"I also loved loved loved 2D action adventure game Unto The End [official site] by 2Ton Studios as well. I died loads, but its gritty, meaty combat had a lovely sense of heft to it, and its sound design was super atmospheric as well. Your health meter is also determined by how much blood you’ve got on your beard, which is just genius."
Mathew Castle of Rock Paper Shotgun - Favourite game of EGX
https://twitter.com/mrbasil_pesto/status/1185949123473805314
"Yeah, this was my favourite game at EGX - the combat is so meaty and robust, despite featuring these small figures. And the sound design really draws you in. Great stuff
@2TonStudios"
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Indie Game Website
https://www.indiegamewebsite.com/2019/10/21/unto-the-end-is-a-gorgeous-and-gory-combat-adventure/
"I had a chance to go hands-on with Unto The End by 2 Ton Studios at EGX 2019 and was enchanted by its simple yet stark art style and smooth, responsive combat. As soon as I picked it up I was instantly reminded of classic cinematic platformers such as Another World and Prince of Persia, but there’s clearly more depth here. There’s a nuanced combat system that sees you ducking and diving out the way of your assailants and a crafting ability that goes beyond the typical health potions."
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Olly Writes - 10 Great Games from the Show Floor
https://www.ollywrites.co.uk/2019/10/egx-2019.html
“If you did a side-scroller viking interpretation of For Honor, you'd get Unto the End. Explore a world of harsh terrain and hostile enemies, you play as a survivalist father trying to get home to his family. Along the way, you'll battle with intelligent foes who attack with skill and precision. Pay attention to the visual cues of the combat system to best them, as each encounter feels memorable and rewarding once you do. I feel like this one is going to bang when it releases.”
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NME - The 10 best indie games of EGX
https://www.nme.com/features/indie-games-egx-2019-2560167-2560167
"Details of plot are sketchy – you’re a father looking for his missing family; not a warrior, but no wimp either – but what really impressed us was just how innovative the enemies you meet are, how each new creature or combatant had their own intuitive fighting style, and how sometimes the best way to travail an obstacle in your path isn’t to fight at all."
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Get Indie Gaming - Top 20 Best Indie Game Hidden Gems of EGX 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TbwTXCXAFQ&feature=youtu.be&t=582
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Nintendo Village - The Best Nindies at EGX 2019
https://www.thenintendovillage.com/articles/2019/10/25/the-best-nindies-at-egx-2019
"Outside of Luigi’s Mansion 3, this was arguably my favourite game I played at EGX this year. A 2D action adventure developed by a husband and wife team (by the name of 2Ton Studios) built around a unique combat mechanic.
I honestly don’t think I’ve ever played a 2D adventure game with such an involved combat mechanic before, but it works spectacularly well. Whisper it, but there’s definitely a Dark Souls-esque vibe to it, albeit on a flatter plane."
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Green Man Gaming - EGX Indie Game Highlights
https://www.greenmangaming.com/blog/egx-indie-game-highlights/
“The fairly short but sweet demo had players traversing a dark cave system avoiding hazards such as falling boulders. Then venturing above ground across a snow-covered forest. Where enemies waited to ambush you. The combat was challenging but not overwhelming.
What was a surprise to me was that combat isn’t your only option when encountering strange creatures. In some instances, you are able to resolve things peacefully which could benefit you when trading items, or for encounters later on.
Unto the End is a really interesting title, with a unique style, engaging combat and an interesting world to get immersed in.”
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Finger Guns - EGX 2019 – 17 of the Best Indie Games From The Show Floor
http://fingerguns.net/features/2019/10/22/egx-2019-15-of-the-best-indie-games-from-the-show-floor/
“A lot of games have tried to replicate the magic of the Soul’s games on a 2D plane but Unto The End might be the game that ‘gets’ it the most. The demo I played demonstrated a nuanced and complex fight system about high and low attacks and blocks as well as reading your enemy to ensure you’re not just getting torn to pieces – and it will happen. A fresh and clean art style brings all this to life in a truly appealing way. Sold.”
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Factor New - EGX Highlights
https://www.factornews.com/preview/egx-2019-premiers-restes-du-salon-page-1-45860.html
“Plateformer 2D cinématique minimaliste dans lequel on joue un genre de viking dans un monde peuplé de monstres. Plusieurs manières de résoudre les rencontres avec des ennemis : utiliser le friendly fire à son avantage, converser avec eux, leur faire des offrandes ou avec la manière forte via les combats assez tactiques basés sur des postures/gardes hautes et basses. Les développeurs nous ont assuré que l'IA réagit au héros mais aussi aux autres créatures du monde. Phase de polish en cours, pas encore de date de sortie.”
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Redway Games - Unto The End interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8BTEf3yU7w&feature=youtu.be
“Unto The End was hands down my game of the show. Another World and Inside are some of my favourite games of all time, you’ve really managed to channel some of the best aspects of those games in yours.”
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Nindie Nexus - Best Nindis @ EGX 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8olzKJKNm4&feature=youtu.be
“... it was incredible to see how a 2D single plane title can have such impressively diverse combat… Unto The End was one of my favourite games of the show and I’m so excited to see one coming to Switch next year."
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Square XO - Best Indies of EGX 2019
https://www.squarexo.co.uk/egx-2019-our-indie-picks-part-one/
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(Podcast) The Xbox Hub - EGX 2019
https://www.thexboxhub.com/thexboxhub-official-podcast-episode-7-egx-2019-featuring-special-effect-cyberpunk-2077-pacer-beyond-blue-aaero-2-zombie-army-4-and-more/
“Unto The End… Top 3 games of the show”
(Podcast) Making Games is Fun - EGX 2019 special
http://www.garethdutton.com/mgif/2019/10/21/mgif-egx-special
(Podcast) Finger Guns - EGX Post-Show
https://fingergunspodcast.podbean.com/e/egx-2019-post-show-fallout-falls-to-pieces-the-outer-worlds-is-awesome/
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Thanks again to everyone for supporting us and helping spread the word about Unto The End. If you like what you see, feel free to add it to your Wishlist – it helps immensely come launch day and we appreciate the support.
- Stephen and Sara
https://store.steampowered.com/app/600080/Unto_The_End/