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Formicide

Formicide is a fast-paced 2D online platformer with a lineup of versatile classes. Think Worms meets Team Fortress 2. Face off with teammates against enemies in destructible environments with the weapons and abilities at your disposal.

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Developer
Rock Wall Games, LLC
Publisher
Rock Wall Games, LLC
Release
June 12, 2017
9 years and 53 days ago
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Very Positive322 reviews82.3%

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About the Game

"Formicide could be a massive hit." -@TheRealIndie

Formicide is a fast-paced 2D online platformer with a lineup of versatile classes. Think Worms meets Team Fortress 2. Face off with teammates against enemies in destructible environments with the weapons and abilities at your disposal.

Features

  • Online multiplayer - Blow up ants anywhere in the world.
  • Drop-in, drop-out servers - Join an in-progress game any time that's convenient for you.
  • Team based objectives - Control point beacons with your team to win the match.
  • Classes with varied playstyles - 8 playable classes. Play as a tough soldier, a cloaking hunter, a turret-building engineer, and more.
  • Choosable ultimate abilities - Customize your class' ultimate ability, giving multiple playstyles to each class.
  • High skill ceiling - Easy to learn, difficult to master.
  • Short matches - Matches are 5-10 minutes, convenient for the lifestyle of the modern ant on the go.
  • Random events - Collect powerups to give your team an advantage. Make bombs rain from the sky, unleash a swarm of enemy-seeking hunter worms, and others.
  • Unique environments - 7 playable maps. Swelter in the desert sun, climb through snowy mountains, or hold your breath with your tiny ant lungs to dive into a coral reef.
  • Destructible terrain - Demolish a path through the ground towards your enemies, or create barricades of dirt for protection.
  • Host your own server - Host your own Formicide dedicated server, either public or private.
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