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Vessel

A fast-paced 1v1 sci-fi brawler where pilots clash in fully customizable mechs. Shred armor, adapt your tactics, and outfight your opponent in visceral, high-stakes combat.

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Developer
Ciaran Ballesty
Publisher
Ringling College of Art and Design
Release
August 2, 2025
1 year ago
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About the Game

"Built for war. Modified by you."

In Vessel, you take control of a customizable combat mech and face off in brutal one-on-one battles where every choice matters—from your loadout to how you fight. Vessel is a third person fighting game with armor destruction system.

Tear through enemy armor, manage system damage, and exploit weaknesses in dynamic arenas. Powered by detailed destruction and full character customization, no two fights play the same.

Choose your build. Adapt on the fly. Win by any means.

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