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Surf and Loot in the ARPG Surfpunk’s Public Demo On December 16

Catch a ride along the waves in this upcoming ARPG all about surfing and looting. Surfpunk launches a public demo for Steam on December 16!

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Made by the developers of Double Stallion, Surfpunk is a co-op ARPG with a tropical twist. Rather than fantastical knights or futuristic marines, you traverse an oceanic world as pirates on surfboards. Drifting from island to island, you loot what you can in a world that collapsed in the past.

The game would be revealed in 2024, showing off its unique style and catching the attention of ARPG fans. After many years of tweaking and maturing, Double Stallion has unleashed a demo for the game. With there being 5 to 10 hours of content to taste, players will have more than enough time to feel out the gameplay and fun of Surfpunk.

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AN OCEAN OF POSSIBILITIES, RIPE FOR THE LOOTING

Taking the role as a band of pirates, you and your friends traverse a world ravaged by a past cataclysm. However, opportunity awaits as the old world has left behind treasures to be claimed across abandoned island. All that remains is for you and your friends to hop from island to island to claim it for yourselves.

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However, your expeditions are sure to meet with a multitude of monsters in your path, meaning you will need to fight to get what you want. Thankfully, you have your choice of a variety of weapons, each granting a different play style to fit your role. Whether that’s long range strikes with guns or support with a guitar, you have a variety of options and skills to tailor your approach.

After you complete your exploration, you return to your Beastship, a hub that you can customize with the treasures you find. You can also customize your own character as well while onboard, changing equipment and looks and upgrading abilities. If you have nothing to do however, you can always hang out with your fellow pirates as you take a reprieve from adventures.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS TROPICAL ARPG

  • Surf to different islands and face off against monsters as you loot everything in sight before a tsunami strikes.
  • Join up with up to three other players for fun, four player co-op.
  • Every island you find is unique to one another, procedurally generated to make every exploration distinct.
  • Craft up tools and gadgets as you explore islands to assist in your current adventure.
  • Pick up a variety of different weapon classes, including swords, anchors, guns, and even guitars!
  • Customize your personal ship and character, enhance your gear, and upgrade your skills in between adventures.

Surfpunk does not yet have a release date, but there is a demo available for free on Steam. You can also discuss Surfpunk on the PopGeeks Video Game Forum!

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Capdoggy

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To be honest, I'm going toward 'brilliantly ambiguous.' I like that Wachowski is branching out from the Matrix into something so different. What's the deal with a fake occult bookstore and a puppet co-host? It sounds like a thrilling ride. I'm hoping it's more like 'What We Do In The Shadows' than a dry history lesson. The fact that they're combining real occult characters with clearly fictitious components has me intrigued. I'm willing to be entertained and perhaps even learn a little bit about the occult, as long as it's done with a lot of humor. I believe this is going to be a surprise hit.

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Wait a minute... wasn't the Matrix created by the Wachowski brothers? I'm sure I remember them being introduced that way. This whole 'Lilly Wachowski' thing is throwing me off. I'm a bit confused, I need to look this up.

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You're remembering correctly. They were known as brothers originally. However, both have since transitioned and are now known as Lana and Lilly Wachowski. That's why you're seeing Lilly's name credited now. They've changed their names and pronouns to reflect their gender identity

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I'm intrigued. I love the idea of mixing real occult history with a comedic mockumentary format. It sounds like a really clever way to explore some interesting topics. I'm especially interested to see how they handle the puppet co-host. It could be really funny or really annoying. I'm hoping for funny. I think this show is going to be a cult classic.

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I'm excited! I love how Wachowski is always pushing boundaries. This sounds like it could be really unique. The mix of real and fake is what has me interested. I'm a big fan of mockumentaries, and if this is done well, it could be amazing. I'm definitely going to keep an eye on this project. I want to know where I can watch it. I think it will be on a streaming service, but I am not sure

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