Surmount: Conquer the Heights in this Physics-Based Climbing Adventure

Scaling New Heights on May 9

Surmount, an upcoming physics-based platforming adventure game, is set to challenge players with its unique climbing mechanics when it launches on May 9.

Developed by the talented duo of Indiana-Jonas & Jasper Oprel, the game will be available on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, inviting gamers to embark on a thrilling journey to the top of Mount Om.

Free-Flowing Climbing and Procedurally Generated Challenges

At the heart of Surmount lies its innovative free-flowing, physics-based climbing mechanics. Players will need to master the art of scaling handcrafted and procedurally generated challenges as they navigate the treacherous terrain of Mount Om.

The game offers a perfect blend of skill-based gameplay and unpredictable obstacles, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience with each playthrough.

Animated characters engaging in a physics-based climbing adventure in a colorful virtual environment.
Surmount’s Environments

Local Co-op and Customizable Climbers

Surmount encourages players to tackle the mountain together with its local co-op gameplay. Friends and family can join forces to overcome the game’s challenges, adding a layer of camaraderie and teamwork to the climbing experience.

As players progress, they can upgrade their climbers and customize their appearance, allowing for a personalized touch to their mountaineering adventures.

A Labor of Love Born During the Pandemic

The story behind Surmount’s development is as inspiring as the game itself. Jasper Oprel and Indiana-Jonas, the creative minds behind the project, collaborated remotely from the Netherlands and France.

The game was born out of their online meeting during the pandemic, showcasing the power of creativity and passion in the face of adversity.

A character customizing their avatar with various hats and accessories in a physics-based climbing adventure video game interface.
Surmount’s Character Customisation

A Promising Partnership with popagenda

Surmount is co-published by popagenda, a game marketing and publishing company known for its support of notable titles like Bugsnax and Cuphead.

This partnership brings together the innovative gameplay of Surmount with the expertise of popagenda, promising a polished and captivating gaming experience.

With around 5-10 hours of gameplay, various side missions, and adjustable difficulty levels, Surmount offers a challenging and rewarding adventure for players of all skill levels.

As the launch date approaches, climbing enthusiasts and platforming fans alike eagerly await the opportunity to conquer the heights of Mount Om and experience the thrill of Surmount.

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Zac Kaye
I've been playing games for pretty much as long as I can remember. There's about 15 years of gaming experience under my belt at this point. Destiny, Warframe, Halo, CoD and the list goes on. I was a brief world record holder for Destiny 2 speedrunning, as well as a season-long stint as a top 10 ranked PVP player. More recently, I've been shooting for the Celeste speedrun leaderboards. In-between sessions of getting too mad at shooters, I spend a lot of my time playing gacha games like Honkai Star Rail and Limbus Company.

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