Shatter PC now available via Steam for US$9.99

[Mario]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/20820

About the Game

Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.


Innovative controls, physics effects, power-ups, special attacks, and boss battles which combine to provide an experience that is always interactive.
Includes Story, Endless, Boss Rush, Time Attack, Endless Co-op multiplayer, and Time Attack Co-op multiplayer modes with leaderboards and achievements.
A Vibrant 3D Style presented across 10 distinct worlds in up to Full HD.
A fully scored soundtrack featuring over 90 minutes of award winning original music.


System Requirements
OS: Windows XP SP3 or higher
Processor: 2.0 GHz+ single-core or dual-core (any speed)
Memory: 512 MB
Hard Drive: 250 MB of free space
Graphics: 128MB dedicated graphics processor with shader model 2 support (e.g. NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 or ATi Radeon 9600)
Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible audio card
DirectX®: 9.0c

[Actionhp]

I will buy the game at the end of this week, i can't wait to play these new coop modes with my steam friends!

[Mario]

I will buy the game at the end of this week, i can't wait to play these new coop modes with my steam friends!

Note the multiplayer is same PC only, not online.

[Actionhp]

Note the multiplayer is same PC only, not online.
Ouch, i really wasn't expecting this from an PC version. Even smaller indie games have full online support. Now i don't even know if my friends are going to buy this, everyone was waiting to play together. :(

[pkt-zer0]

Ouch, i really wasn't expecting this from an PC version. Even smaller indie games have full online support.
Bionic Commando: Rearmed is an obvious example to the contrary. And that one was backed by Capcom, online functionality missing simply due to the smaller team and budget. Which, these days, seems to be a requirement for such games using "classic" (or "retro", or just "old", whichever you prefer) gameplay styles.


Anyhow, was just wondering myself when the game would have it's exact PC release date announced. This answers it.

[kreed_uk]

Will this be available elsewhere digitally (direct2drive for example). I'm not a big fan of steam.

[Actionhp]

Bionic Commando: Rearmed is an obvious example to the contrary. And that one was backed by Capcom, online functionality missing simply due to the smaller team and budget. Which, these days, seems to be a requirement for such games using "classic" (or "retro", or just "old", whichever you prefer) gameplay styles.


Anyhow, was just wondering myself when the game would have it's exact PC release date announced. This answers it.
Of course there are exceptions for what i said. I was just saying how full online support could have added more value to the game. I'm still buying Shatter, but some of my friends were more dissapointed and already looking into another game with online coop.

A small tip: Steam normally don't include "Multiplayer" in the store page on the right for games with just local coop. example #1 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/35700/) example #2 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/21680/) This avoids some confusion.

[Mario]

A small tip: Steam normally don't include "Multiplayer" in the store page on the right for games with just local coop. example #1 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/35700/) example #2 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/21680/) This avoids some confusion.

Thanks. Yes, we recognise that is confusing, and are altering our announcement language.

[Mario]

Will this be available elsewhere digitally (direct2drive for example). I'm not a big fan of steam.

We may bring to other channels in the future.

[Ian G.]

Hey everyone,

To avoid any confusion, I've asked Steam to change the listing to single player & co op. This should refresh soon :)

[Actionhp]

Thanks for the sincere answers!

Is there any hope for an future patch adding online multiplayer?

[Mario]

Is there any hope for an future patch adding online multiplayer?

Not on the cards for now, but possible, especially if the PC version sells well enough.

[Actionhp]

Not on the cards for now, but possible, especially if the PC version sells well enough.
Oh, there's hope! I will do my best to help promoting the game, even harder now.

ps: The game had a good start on steam? I see it's currently at the first position on the Under $10 list (http://store.steampowered.com/browse/under10). Can you talk about this? I'm really curious with these things.

[DutchGit]

Downloading now! :)

[Mario]

Oh, there's hope! I will do my best to help promoting the game, even harder now.

Thanks, we appreciate the support.


ps: The game had a good start on steam? I see it's currently at the first position on the Under $10 list (http://store.steampowered.com/browse/under10). Can you talk about this? I'm really curious with these things.

We don't actually know sales as yet as we are still sorting out the access to the sales data, but will be able to talk more once we find out out where we are at.

Thanks for the link. At least that lets us know we aren't doing too bad day one :)

[bb10]

Amazing game! :) Bought 4 copies (3 for friends) on steam.

Looking forward to more games from you guys.

[Ju1iet]

Is it playable on netbooks with Intel IGPs?

[Mario]

Is it playable on netbooks with Intel IGPs?

No, unfortunately netbooks are not powerful enough.

We may release a version that will work on netbooks in the future.

[bb10]

Is it playable on netbooks with Intel IGPs?

Get a Nvidia ION based netbook if you don't have one yet. :)

[Actionhp]

This post is just to say thanks for adding steam cloud support, just saw the cloud icon for the game, this was really welcome! :-)

[DaracSjet]

Cloud is not in there yet, but it will be early this coming week. The icon appears when you start developing Cloud support rather than when it's ready unfortunately.

[Actionhp]

Cloud is not in there yet, but it will be early this coming week. The icon appears when you start developing Cloud support rather than when it's ready unfortunately.
No problem, so thanks in advance. ;)

[kreed_uk]

Any news on a version for Direct2Drive.. still waiting to buy this.

[Ju1iet]

:DGet a Nvidia ION based netbook if you don't have one yet. :)

As soon as it is released in Turkey. :D

[Sprouts]

I realize that this is an old thread. I just wanted to say thank you for including local coop! I'd much rather have the ability to play with friends and family in the same room (on my HTPC w/ 57" screen), then with someone on-line. keep up the good work!