Introducing Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure (PS4/Vita)
Added 2019-12-16 17:01:43 +0000 UTCHey!
Today, we’re super excited to finally reveal the first Sacred Symbols video game. It’s called Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure, and we’re aiming to release it in the first quarter of 2020 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. We intend on charging $9.99, which will net you both the PS4 and Vita versions in one fell swoop. You’ll also get two Trophy lists to jump into, each with its own Platinum.
Twin Breaker was (well, still is being) developed by my friend Barry Johnson and his Canadian development studio Lilymo Games. This is Lilymo’s third title: Barry has already launched the 2D platformer Perils of Baking and the arcade shooter Habroxia, both available as we speak on PS4 and Vita. Barry and I have known each other in some capacity for years (he was one of my very first friends on PSN, in fact), but when he joined the indie dev community on PlayStation, he and I started talking more. I played and enjoyed Perils -- a worthy first effort from a one-man team -- and when Habroxia came out, I was (and am) quite keen on it.
I did a Let’s Play for Habroxia and talked about it on Sacred Symbols, but behind-the-scenes, Barry and I were starting to have deeper conversations about game design, and I -- merely as a critic and long-time gamer -- provided him a lot of what were apparently useful critiques and suggestions that I thought would make the game better. He agreed.
Yadda, yadda, yadda, we decided to make a game together, and our partnership was forged, though interestingly enough, this wasn’t even the first project we considered. (That comes later.) With Twin Breaker, Barry knew me well enough to know that I have a soft spot for brick breakers, and he revealed to me that he was working on one of his own, one with a little twist: Players would control multiple paddles in conjunction with each other while keeping the experience on a 2D field. In other words: Something fresh, but not overly complex. Accessibility is at the heart of our game. You have enough 25 (and 50, and 100) hour romps with sharp difficulty to keep you busy. This certainly isn't that.
But I wanted to in some way differentiate Twin Breaker on a second level, apart from its unique approach to gameplay. I wanted to give context to the events of the game, even though the gameplay doesn’t really need (or even demand!) context. It felt like a meta enough idea to be interesting, and I knew that a subsection of our audience would really love it. It’s been an awesome experience for me to flesh out a strange tale of first contact, led by our two daring protagonists and their powerful ships: Greetings and Salutations. Giving an old-school-style game a story at all was really inspired, in a lot of ways, but Atlus’ wonderful Catherine, which gave Q*Bert meaning. So why can’t Arkanoid have meaning, too?!
In the months to come, we’ll have much more to say about Twin Breaker, including a specific release date, a Trophy list reveal, a Let’s Play or two, an episode of Sacred Symbols+, and another trailer. In the meantime, we thank you so much for your excitement! We’re thrilled to be doing this, and to give the Sacred Symbols audience a fun, replayable, and affordable PS4 and Vita game, particularly as our precious Vita wanes.
More soon! -Colin
Comments
Ummm on my Vita? Yup
Mr Bro Bot Brian
2019-12-19 20:54:53 +0000 UTCCongrats on getting the title to this point, definitely picking it up and even more interested in hearing about the experience producing a game.
Patrick Dougherty
2019-12-19 16:19:35 +0000 UTCHell yes. Can’t wait to get this and platinum it.
Andrew Leek
2019-12-18 20:11:02 +0000 UTCLMAO CHRIS!! Your quip in this trailer cracked my ass up!! Excellent trailer guys. Can’t wait.
Tony Rivera
2019-12-18 14:32:14 +0000 UTCWhere
Anthony Mercado
2019-12-18 11:33:06 +0000 UTCWhete is this week’s podcast?
Anthony Mercado
2019-12-18 11:33:02 +0000 UTC?
Adam Barnes
2019-12-18 08:30:16 +0000 UTCWhen can we preorder
Alvin Banaag
2019-12-18 08:06:37 +0000 UTCThis looks awesome. Can’t wait to play it.
Oliver Johnson
2019-12-18 01:07:21 +0000 UTCSo fucking cool! I’m not familiar with the influences for this game, but I’m so excited that this will be my first real foray into this genre, that there’s a sacred platinum to chase, and that you guys had the chance to do something as cool as this. Congrats!
Zack Forney
2019-12-17 23:31:07 +0000 UTCWhat an amazing accomplishment! I can’t wait to actually play this. Well done - to you and your team. And continued success in all of your endeavors. Congratulations! ❤️😉👍🏻
BettyAnn Moriarty
2019-12-17 15:15:09 +0000 UTCPlease tell me that i am considered as a PRODUCER of this EPIC game!!!!! First Bloodstained, then Shenmu 3 and now THIS!!!!!!
Azzan
2019-12-17 14:58:43 +0000 UTCHey Colin, been listening to you since the early Beyond days and Patreon since day 1 :). Anyways, just wondering will this be in the Japan PSN store? I have a US account I can purchase through if I need too but, I’d prefer to play on my Vita if possible.
Aaron Goldman
2019-12-17 14:49:58 +0000 UTCGreat to see! Can’t wait to play! Congrats on this accomplishment!
2019-12-17 14:23:18 +0000 UTCYou can count on Twin Breaker launching in Belgium ;)
Barry M. Johnson
2019-12-17 13:25:53 +0000 UTCCongratulations CLS team. Please launch the game on the Belgium Psn store as well. Greetings from Belgium
Kjell Dirckx
2019-12-17 12:13:48 +0000 UTCLooks fun, I'll be getting a copy on Vita :)
2019-12-17 12:13:16 +0000 UTCI cannot wait to hear from you handsome protagonists how that side of gaming is.
2019-12-17 11:41:23 +0000 UTC‘You errr, you put a story in a brick breaking game?’
SirMeliodank
2019-12-17 08:03:20 +0000 UTCCongratulations, Colin! This game looks fantastic. I can’t wait to get it, and I hope this game generates lots of success (as I’m sure it will)! Also shoutout to the dev team you are working with! I can’t imagine how hard ya’ll have been working on this game!
Will Hahn
2019-12-17 06:33:45 +0000 UTCYeah he has a nice slim waist lol
Lee Bush
2019-12-17 06:11:51 +0000 UTCI've played brick breakers but never got into them specifically because I have a hard time keeping my attention on something without a story. Problem solved I'm all in!
Taylor Frye
2019-12-17 05:08:17 +0000 UTCSupported this developer from the beginning with 4 plats (Perils of Baking and Habroxia), let’s make it 6 plats from them! Love the idea and can’t wait to play the first C&C exclusive, congratulations guys!
Tyler R.
2019-12-17 02:36:19 +0000 UTCI thought it's a 2D metroidvania games 😅
Anis
2019-12-17 02:16:57 +0000 UTCAny chance for a dynamic theme for this? Would be cool!
KoRnTOOL
2019-12-17 00:49:42 +0000 UTCOk this is epic
Andrew
2019-12-17 00:43:58 +0000 UTCDay 1 purchase.
McHooliganXXL
2019-12-17 00:29:39 +0000 UTCConfused....... slightly. In love ? Yes. Will I purchase? TAKE MY MONEY NOW
DanGran
2019-12-17 00:26:52 +0000 UTCDay 1 purchase
Joseph Losinno
2019-12-17 00:22:29 +0000 UTCLooks awesome, will be playing with the missus for sure!
2019-12-16 23:29:32 +0000 UTCNice looking game. Did you lose weight for the part?
Peter Campbell
2019-12-16 22:35:28 +0000 UTCCan’t wait to play this!! Day one purchase!!
Derrick Doughty
2019-12-16 22:32:52 +0000 UTCHi Jeremy, You can expect Twin Breaker to launch the same day as the rest of Europe. Perils of Baking and Habroxia released in New Zealand so I am not anticipating any issues for Twin Breaker.
Barry M. Johnson
2019-12-16 22:28:57 +0000 UTCHype
Alan Ortega-Lopez
2019-12-16 22:07:58 +0000 UTCLooks great, can’t wait to play it!
Bruce McClain
2019-12-16 22:04:41 +0000 UTCPut us down for 2 copies please 😁
Platinum Adventures
2019-12-16 21:36:41 +0000 UTCWill this get a New Zealand release? Often times developers forget about us or don't want to pay extra to get it released here.
Jeremy Miller
2019-12-16 21:29:00 +0000 UTCIt may not be ground breaking, but it sure is brick breaking! Solid trailer and amazing job from you and the team col! The name fits the game too "breaking sacred symbols" well done. Can't wait to see how it plays, but also the insight this will provide for SS.
Daniel Schiffer
2019-12-16 21:28:35 +0000 UTCFear not, Twin Breaker will launch in Europe alongside the American release.
Barry M. Johnson
2019-12-16 21:22:57 +0000 UTCPurchasing on vita day 1. No doubt. Gratz to you, and what you have accomplished.
Daniel Stark
2019-12-16 21:15:08 +0000 UTCI tossed around several genres in my head, and never once did I land on a brick breaker. Honestly can't wait for this, guys. That double Platinum will be mine. Congratulations!
Ian (616Entertainment)
2019-12-16 21:11:20 +0000 UTCDude...I’m so fucking stoked for this. He craziest thing about this is that I’m fairly certain my wife, who doesn’t play games too often, will absolutely be down to play this with me!
Forrest Hunter
2019-12-16 21:05:12 +0000 UTCExciting times Colin!
Luke Douglas
2019-12-16 20:58:44 +0000 UTCAwesome and congrats, colin! When can we see that trophy list?
Joseph Sorisho
2019-12-16 20:49:56 +0000 UTCVita system seller over here 🔥😈
TIger Castle
2019-12-16 20:31:11 +0000 UTCAwesome!
Daniel Boyer
2019-12-16 20:28:44 +0000 UTCWoot!
Luke Farinella
2019-12-16 20:28:23 +0000 UTCWhere is the Star Wars spoilercast?
Joseph Tartaglia
2019-12-16 20:25:25 +0000 UTCLooks awesome. Always loved a bit of Arkanoid / Brick Breaker. A question if I may. You mentioned a price of $10 (excellent value for a cross-buy game) does this suggests a US only release? I'm from the UK and would assume that like Habroxia the game will be available in the EU/UK also? Thanks.
Paul Moss
2019-12-16 19:55:15 +0000 UTCHoly shit 😂 Can’t wait to pick it up
Garrett Bates
2019-12-16 19:50:28 +0000 UTCThrilled to see you staring in a game Colin, badass! Can't wait to give it a go :)
2019-12-16 19:47:45 +0000 UTCYes!!!!!
Xavier
2019-12-16 19:22:27 +0000 UTCThis is so cool, can't wait!
Vladislav
2019-12-16 19:15:54 +0000 UTCLooks great. Gongrats guys!.
Ryan Murdoch
2019-12-16 19:07:44 +0000 UTCUh, ... what??... ummm
Paul
2019-12-16 18:56:55 +0000 UTCI’m gonna be that guy... will this be on Steam? I don’t own a PS4 or Vita.
Sean P.
2019-12-16 18:48:56 +0000 UTCIt sounded like Chris had no idea what this game was and that was his genuine reaction. Can’t wait to play this on Vita ❤️
2019-12-16 18:48:53 +0000 UTCI know my chances are slim to none; but will there be Collector’s Edition? ...or a Digital Deluxe Edition. Well, I’m a sucker for cool video game editions.
2019-12-16 18:43:20 +0000 UTCIf you need any QA, feel free to hit me up and I can provide QA on the PS4 Pro. Will be buying the game day 1 for sure.
Craig Hooligan
2019-12-16 18:37:03 +0000 UTCDay one buy
Luis Sanchez
2019-12-16 18:07:37 +0000 UTCColin, did you specifically want the year to be 2311 for this game? Specifically spoken as twenty three-eleven of course. I'm trying to find the Colin Easter eggs here lol
Marc Elfering
2019-12-16 18:07:21 +0000 UTCThose ship names actually made me burst out laughing IRL - thank you
Richard Darling
2019-12-16 18:06:37 +0000 UTCThis is awesome Colin and congrats! Any reason you decided to go rated E with it? Was expecting some SS raunch thrown into it. Nothing I’m upset about or expecting, just genuinely curious.
MeatSpin11
2019-12-16 18:01:05 +0000 UTCDude are you serious? I genuinely wanted a cool brick breaking game for a long time <3 It's like you made it for me
Petre Cismigiu
2019-12-16 18:00:45 +0000 UTCSo, when's the PC release?
L Band (Lawrence Adams)
2019-12-16 17:59:49 +0000 UTCJazzed!
2019-12-16 17:58:57 +0000 UTCYes. It's a cross buy game.
Michael Pasqualicchio
2019-12-16 17:57:53 +0000 UTCOof. This was not what I was expecting. Can’t wait to learn more about it.
Ryan Dillon
2019-12-16 17:55:38 +0000 UTCLooks great. Congrats!!!
Michael Pasqualicchio
2019-12-16 17:54:22 +0000 UTCThis is so cool!!!, I was totally expecting a Megaman type side scroller. Is it going to be cross buy?
Arquimedes Quintero II
2019-12-16 17:48:37 +0000 UTCI'll be playing this on Vita. I don't like stacking trophies.
Oliver
2019-12-16 17:47:57 +0000 UTCHHHHHAAAAAMMMMM!
Mandarin_carnage
2019-12-16 17:46:16 +0000 UTCThis is great! I'm excited and congrats on your first game. 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Tyler Garrett
2019-12-16 17:46:10 +0000 UTCGuess it's time to dust off the Vita!
Frej Karlsson
2019-12-16 17:44:05 +0000 UTCWoohoo Day 1 Vita babyyy!
JD
2019-12-16 17:38:55 +0000 UTCLooks good y’all. Hope the platinums are easy. 🙂
Brandon Soto
2019-12-16 17:37:42 +0000 UTCComedic timing in that trailer was stellar.
Jonathon H
2019-12-16 17:32:05 +0000 UTCLooking forward to playing!
Joe Donnelly
2019-12-16 17:30:03 +0000 UTCHopefully you'll be able to give us some number on how many end up purchasing the game.
Avery Illies
2019-12-16 17:29:34 +0000 UTCColin, I love this so much. you’re killing it lately buddy! So happy for you.
2019-12-16 17:29:16 +0000 UTCShatter 2 looking siiiick!
Daniel Rivas
2019-12-16 17:27:09 +0000 UTCI'm looking forward to seeing the writeup for The Drop, Better be the best writeup ever and proofread a thousand times.
CrispyBacon
2019-12-16 17:27:03 +0000 UTCTwin breaker: a sacred symbols adventure: Twin breaker: a sacred symbols adventure is a ....... Can't wait for the right up to feature the name 10 times.
Nlindz27
2019-12-16 17:26:43 +0000 UTCAwesome, can't wait to pick it up day one. You and your partners continue to knock it out of the park.
Cillian O Connell
2019-12-16 17:22:37 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see the trophy list. I hope colin doesn't go wolfenstein Mein leben on us.
Alec Shaner
2019-12-16 17:22:01 +0000 UTCCongrats big C’s! Killing it
Andrew
2019-12-16 17:20:40 +0000 UTCExcited to play! Sounds like Lyle Rath in the trailer
Brett Medlock
2019-12-16 17:20:39 +0000 UTCCongrats Colin and Chris! So neat to see you create your own video game after all these years.
Anthony Gigi
2019-12-16 17:19:18 +0000 UTCSo excited!
Monterey Jack
2019-12-16 17:17:10 +0000 UTCI hope there's a 160 super deluxe version with 10 inch figures of both of you guys
Finsoreo
2019-12-16 17:16:55 +0000 UTCSounds great! Can't wait!
Brandon Kirzeder
2019-12-16 17:16:40 +0000 UTCAwesome, looking forward to playing this! P.S. It's almost worth including a bunch of unpronounceable Japanese words in your write-up for The Drop, just to have Chris suffer through reading it haha
Captain Canada
2019-12-16 17:16:37 +0000 UTCFantastic! Can't wait to get my hands on this game.
Oakley Waldron
2019-12-16 17:16:32 +0000 UTCThis looks fun!
James Kinslow III
2019-12-16 17:15:31 +0000 UTCBut for real this is a day 1 buy for me 😄
Hunter Holliday
2019-12-16 17:15:12 +0000 UTCCan't wait to break them bricks! Better make that write-up good for the drop!
Brandon Shallenberger
2019-12-16 17:15:06 +0000 UTC10/10 IGN
Hunter Holliday
2019-12-16 17:14:50 +0000 UTCExtremely excited for this! Love the idea (although completely unexpected) and love the price! For sure getting the Platinum!
2019-12-16 17:14:39 +0000 UTC🤔
NeO JD
2019-12-16 17:14:22 +0000 UTCYou made a brick breaker game?! And it looks fun too! I’m so pleasantly surprised
Ron Avis
2019-12-16 17:13:42 +0000 UTCWoohoo! So excited
Alex Bolton
2019-12-16 17:13:28 +0000 UTCNot was I was expecting, however anything that Colin and Chris create I will be behind, they deserve all the love they get from the community, onwards and upwards !!!
2019-12-16 17:12:49 +0000 UTCI'm in! That trailer was hilarious btw, epic voice into bleep bloop. 😂👍
Lou & Rei Loper
2019-12-16 17:12:22 +0000 UTCHell Yeah! This is awesome!
Marcus Brown
2019-12-16 17:12:14 +0000 UTCReally?
Willie916
2019-12-16 17:11:34 +0000 UTCThis is awesome! I will definitely be going for those platinums. Should be a good trophy list, no doubt
Julian Woodrum
2019-12-16 17:11:20 +0000 UTCI'll be a day-one player. Can't wait! That being said, don't fuck us with this trophy list, Colin. Lol 😂😂
2019-12-16 17:10:58 +0000 UTCI'm so stoked. I can't wait to continue to support your work. Much respect. Lastly congratulations Colin and Chris.
Johnny Rosado
2019-12-16 17:10:37 +0000 UTCAwesome! This looks great and I can't wait!
Alex Gates
2019-12-16 17:10:17 +0000 UTCBuying this and getting both platinums. Can't wait to break bricks with a gritty, boots-on-the-ground, compelling story.
Fat Houdini
2019-12-16 17:10:11 +0000 UTCThat trailer is hilarious!
Jason Stafford
2019-12-16 17:09:41 +0000 UTCConsider me interested!
2019-12-16 17:09:35 +0000 UTCFuck. Yes. Today is my 31st birthday, what a way to kick it off! Hallelujah!
Adam Barnes
2019-12-16 17:09:27 +0000 UTCPlease get this on the Nintendo Switch!
James Cappos
2019-12-16 17:09:12 +0000 UTCLaughed at the trailer. Love me a good brick breaking game. Can't wait.
2019-12-16 17:08:59 +0000 UTCThe game looks fun, Colin! What an exciting next step for CLS!
Cole Bulas
2019-12-16 17:08:45 +0000 UTCAlright you son of a bitch, I'm in.
Kyle Martin
2019-12-16 17:08:43 +0000 UTCYes! I’m very excited about this! I was a little bummed that it wasn’t the big reveal at the game awards though...
Trent Miller
2019-12-16 17:08:33 +0000 UTCMy dude....This is fucking awesome! With Shatter stranded on PS3 for the time being, I'd love me some brick breaking boss battles! And on Vita to boot :-)
Kevin Cooper
2019-12-16 17:08:33 +0000 UTCIf you release some sort of deluxe edition, I'd happily pay more for it. :)
Samuel Mills
2019-12-16 17:08:32 +0000 UTCCan't wait :)
Will Caldwell
2019-12-16 17:08:29 +0000 UTCDefinitely not what I was expecting, but it looks very cool! Can't wait to see more!
Marius Skarsem Pedersen
2019-12-16 17:07:39 +0000 UTCHave to get the Vita out and buy this!
James Galos
2019-12-16 17:07:29 +0000 UTCThis actually looks fun as fuck. Can't wait.
Tyler Cumerford
2019-12-16 17:07:26 +0000 UTCCan’t wait for the entry in “the drop”
Stephan
2019-12-16 17:07:24 +0000 UTCI'm so fucking buying this game! DAY ONE.
Jordan Ellis
2019-12-16 17:07:07 +0000 UTCHappy for you! Looks awesome and a day 1 purchase for me.
Tyler Floyd
2019-12-16 17:06:59 +0000 UTCThis looks like it will be funny! Day one purchase! Cant wait to check this out guys!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Jeff Caseres
2019-12-16 17:06:59 +0000 UTCNot my cup of tea but Colin is my dude, I’m in!
Marco Maluf
2019-12-16 17:06:56 +0000 UTCNice, was expecting a MetroidVanianorna space shooter, but a brick breaker is a no brainer when thinking of Colin. Can't wait to see the final product.
RD_21
2019-12-16 17:06:48 +0000 UTCHyped, will pick it up day one!
Brent Lindquist
2019-12-16 17:06:32 +0000 UTCNice!!!
Moiz Khan
2019-12-16 17:06:28 +0000 UTCShow me the trophy list!!!!
2019-12-16 17:06:26 +0000 UTCBrick breaking games have always been an addiction of mine. Can’t wait for this.
Eric
2019-12-16 17:06:16 +0000 UTCThis is awesome, I wonder if anyone called it, a brick breaker game. When can we pre order? Haha
Saúl Nolasco
2019-12-16 17:06:01 +0000 UTCWow, never thought I would be excited for a brick breaker. Congrats guys!
Henry Viola
2019-12-16 17:05:51 +0000 UTCLove brick breakers. Sign me the fuck up day 1
Brian Borlaug
2019-12-16 17:05:44 +0000 UTCNice. It has a Shatter vibe to it also. I am in.
Ray Briggs
2019-12-16 17:05:42 +0000 UTCLet’s gooooo
Jake Whitaker
2019-12-16 17:05:31 +0000 UTCThis is awesome!
2019-12-16 17:05:21 +0000 UTCFuck yes, what an awesome idea! Very excited for this!
Dennis Fox
2019-12-16 17:05:10 +0000 UTCDay one for Vita. The true place to play this game.
Kevin Diaz
2019-12-16 17:04:57 +0000 UTCLooks great fun and arcadey. I can’t wait to play it.
Peabody
2019-12-16 17:04:51 +0000 UTCStoked
2019-12-16 17:04:46 +0000 UTCI'm the first person begging for a switch port
Renaissance Man
2019-12-16 17:04:13 +0000 UTCBut why don't you have glasses?!
David Graham
2019-12-16 17:03:59 +0000 UTCExcited to play it
Alexis
2019-12-16 17:03:18 +0000 UTCHell yeah!!! Congrats guys!!! Also love how it’s on Vita 😂😂 Of course
Ian
2019-12-16 17:03:14 +0000 UTCFuck yeah, a brick breaker. Totally unexpected
Liam Fagan
2019-12-16 17:03:00 +0000 UTC
