Scurge: Hive is a new isometric pixel art action title from publisher Ratalaika Games and developer Orbital Media. It is out now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, priced at $14.99.
Players take on the role of acclaimed bounty hunter Jenosa Arma on a shocking and dangerous mission. Our heroine has been contracted by the military to recover a top-secret science laboratory on an obscure, distant planet. To her surprise, the cause of the disaster is a notorious virus known as “Scurge”, which can enslave all things to its destructive will.
Powered by bio-protective armor, Jenosa can resist but not destroy “Scurge”. She must use her agility, her weapons, and her wits to contain and ultimately defeat the cruel virus before it spreads.
Key features Scurge: Hive:
Iconic hardware action-adventure classic
Isometric platforming, combat, and puzzles
Epic science-fiction narrative
Upgrade your arsenal
Unique “infection meter” mechanic
Rewind/Turbo function: repeat something until you achieve perfection, or speed things up
Save state function: save wherever you want to in the game, and restart from that exact point
Screen filters: select from several filters to modify how the game looks (retro-style monitor, black-and-white, etc.)
Gallery: view images from the original game’s manual and box design
Cheats function: activate cheats that will make your mission a lot easier (infinite lives, invulnerability, etc.)