Factsheet
Developer:
Heart Shaped Games
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Release date:
Released to beta January 2013
Platforms:
PC
Website:
highgroundsgame.com/
Regular Price:
FREE | Over 250 collectible characters available for purchase through the in-game shop. |
Description
Highgrounds is a strategy game with collectible units, similar to Magic the Gathering but without cards. Highgrounds has a unique combat mechanic: you can choose to place your characters “on the front line” or “in the back”, and each character has a different ability depending on their placement. Additionally, the order of your units within the front line and back line also matter very much. A well-timed shuffle can spell defeat for your enemies… or for you. Highgrounds is a game of skill and wit above all else. Complete the single player campaign to amass a powerful army, then compete in multiplayer matches to prove your worth (and win more units).History
Highgrounds is the 2nd original strategy game design by Heart Shaped Games. It started life as a weekend collectible card game prototype, and after success in early playtests, grew into a full-on digital play-by-mail multiplayer strategy game. The game has been available as a public beta at HighgroundsGame.com since the begining of 2013 and has since seen releases on Kongregate.com, Newgrounds.com, and ArmorGames.com.
Features
- You can play Highgrounds both in real-time or asynchronously (if you like to play at a slow pace and/or juggle several games).
- Collect over 240 units and Customize your Crew: No two characters are alike. Collect them all to complete your own unique Army.
- Participate each week in our free tournament and events. Each week you can earn new free units and gems which can be spent on booster packs.
- The game has seen two major expansion sets (Invasion and Commanders) that each introduced new unique ways to play.
- Active community: Meet and battle with new players using the online ranking system and matchmaking.
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About Heart Shaped Games
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Heart Shaped Games is a design-centric indie game studio founded in 2010 by 20-year game industry veteran Scott Brodie. We're a diverse remote team of developers from all over the world. Our mission is to have an impact by creating meaningful and memorable hit games that players love. Our award-winning games include We Are The Caretakers, Hero Generations, Brave Hand, and Highgrounds.
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Highgrounds Credits
Scott Brodie
Game Designer, Programmer, Founder
Nate Berna
Artist
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