LOS ANGELES, CA – July 19, 2025 – Announced during the Secret Sauce Showcase, publisher Akupara Games joins forces with solo developer Studio Hybrid to bring mighty action-puzzle metroidvania GIGASWORD to PC on October 2nd.
After 5+ years of development, Ezra is finally ready to embark on his disastrous journey to save humanity and restore order to the Nestrium. He’ll face bombastic bosses and solve mind-melting puzzles, using the GIGASWORD’s immense weight to shape his path. The sword isn’t just used for battle, it unlocks doors, activates switches, and more! But beware, the sword’s hefty weight can easily become your greatest tribulation. Will you master this burden, or will its weight doom Ezra’s quest to restore the world’s balance?
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Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn in this action-puzzle metroidvania where the might of the sword will determine all. As tensions rise in Thoenhart, a city plagued by famine and disease, the humans within set their hopes on a final solution: invade the ancient tower Nestrium, slay the Nocturne, and take the God Crystal, Gnosis, for themselves.
Said to grant prosperity to those who wield it, Gnosis has been long sought after by humanity for generations. However, upon raiding its resting place, the disturbance of this ancient power awakens an evil capable of destroying the very fabric of reality. Can Ezra reach the top of the Nestrium in time to stop this cataclysm, or will humanity’s ignorance lead the world to its doom?
Features:
- Balance the Weight – The sword may be perfect for combat but you’ll find slaying isn’t its only use. Unlock doors, weigh down pressure plates, and push blocks as you ground your blade, traversing by foot, relieving yourself momentarily, the weight of the blade.
- Olden Secrets – With cataclysm at the doorstep, unearth the twisting forgotten halls of the Nestrium. Hidden secrets lurk behind every nook, cranny, and hole in the wall, with only you to discover the wealth that lies within.
- Curb Demonic Ruination – Hack, slash, and dodge through ruthless demons, corrupted bosses, and bloodlusting fiends landing the killing blow, sending them back to the underworld.
- Adapt, Innovate, Evolve – As you’re forced through nefarious traps, deathly drops, and seemingly invincible foes, discover new abilities to aid in your journey such as Thunder Bolts, Crawling Sparks, Grappling Hooks, and much more.
- For Famine and Family – Humans are on death’s front door and they curse the heavens, looking to the Nestrium for their salvation. The God Crystal, Gnosis, safeguarded by the Nocturne is a chance at prosperity. It’s up to Ezra to keep the balance… and bring peace to all!
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About Studio Hybrid
Studio Hybrid is a solo developer studio by a man named Jack Breen. He’s a pixel artist, programmer, musician, story teller, and overall, a game designer. When he’s not making games, he’s using his experiences and knowledge to lift up others through his YouTube channel, Hybrid Plays. If you’ve ever had the urge to watch someone break dishes with a bat while wearing a banana costume and explaining the core mechanics of game design, Jack’s your guy.
For more information, visit: HybridGamesOfficial.com
About Akupara Games
Akupara Games is an indie game publisher based in Los Angeles, California. Using extensive knowledge and experience in development, they support their developers through an involved and personalized pipeline to bring games to communities of players who are looking for their next enveloping experience. Their vision is to help bring stories to life and usher in the next line of gaming classics. For more information, visit: AkuparaGames.com