Hippoxxus
Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.
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Hippoxxus is a Sci-Fi Metroidvania about a teenage boy who wakes up in an alien spaceship with no past memories. Explore this massive spaceship while uncovering mysteries in this atmospheric world.
Classic side-scroller with some modern elements.
Tight 2D controls.
Explore massive interconnected areas.
Traditional hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation.
A variety of charming yet deadly alien creatures.
Hippoxxus is an immersive Sci-fi adventure game that follows the journey of a teenage boy who wakes up in a massive alien spaceship with no past memories.
As the protagonist, you must navigate the creepy halls of this spaceship, piecing together parts of your lost memories while uncovering the disturbing truth about your abduction.
Along the way, you will find unusual lifeforms, and hidden mysteries that will help you discover the dark experiments carried out by the alien species.
Every step closer to the truth will expose the evil forces at work and your role in the bigger mystery, which could decide the fate of both humans and the alien species.
You will explore this massive interconnected spaceship filled with enemies, secrets, weapons and lore items. The world contains many areas including a creepy, infected zone filled with blood and strange, pulsing walls, a sleek, high-tech corridor with bright lights and metal panels, a vibrant, overgrown area full of plants and natural sounds, and many more that will add depth and excitement to the adventure, making each new space feel fresh and engaging.
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