Demo for Upcoming Horde Survival Action Roguelike Ground Zero Hero now available on Steam
The free Steam demo for Ground Zero Hero, the upcoming horde survival action roguelike from Acclaim, Inc., and Australian solo developer Rowan Edmondson is now available.
Featuring a vibrant hand-drawn art style inspired by The Simpsons and Rick and Morty, Ground Zero Hero challenges players to explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland as they face off against massive hordes of marauding mutants. Pummel piñatas, crunch candy, and absorb the irradiated guts of monsters to unlock new mutations and become the ultimate mutant.
Available now, the demo drops you into the game’s first wasteland, Doomsday Desert, offering a taste of the chaos to come. You can experiment with 14 of the game’s 19 total mutations, beginning with five and unlocking nine more as you progress. Each mutation also features a wild “bonkers” form that can be discovered within the demo, giving you an early look at the game’s most unhinged power-ups. Best of all, all progress made in the demo will carry over to the full release.
To celebrate the demo’s launch, Acclaim, Inc. has released a new trailer showcasing the over-the-top action, insane mutations, and cartoonish chaos that await you.
Watch the Ground Zero Hero Demo Launch trailer here
Download the Ground Zero Hero Steam Demo here
On crafting a game that revolves around the historically important themes of candy-crazed genetic mutations, piñata destruction, and giving birth to a man in a chicken suit, creator Rowan Edmondson summed it up as only he could:
“I worked hard on this nonsense,” said Edmondson.
Those craving mutations and mayhem won’t have to wait much longer to get their hands (or tentacles) on the game. Ground Zero Hero launches on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and Steam this summer.
Key Features:
UNLOCK an ever-growing list of powerful mutations and permanent upgrades
DISCOVER devastating combinations to craft your ultimate mutant
EXPLORE multiple wastelands, each with its own unique interactive elements
BATTLE to a dynamic soundtrack that changes with gameplay
SURVIVE the apocalypse by destroying piñata for that sweet, sweet candy
GIVE BIRTH to a man in a chicken suit
About Acclaim:
Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself as a leading global developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam into homes worldwide. Today, Acclaim carries its legacy forward with an unwavering commitment to supporting talented indie developers and delivering high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience. Acclaim’s modern revival stands as a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.
