SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
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| Developer(s) | Pine Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Headup Games |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows macOS Linux Xbox One PlayStation 4 |
| Release | Windows, macOS, Linux
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| Genre(s) | Platformer |
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SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is an independent video game developed by Pine Studio and published by Headup Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux via Steam in July 2016, for Xbox One in September 2017,[1][2] for PlayStation 4 in February and March 2018,[3][4] and for GOG.com in October 2018.[5] It is a first-person platformer where you race against time using a variety of power-ups, inspired by speedrunning sessions in games like Quake[6] or Super Meat Boy.[7][8] The name "SEUM" was derived from ColloSEUM, the working title of the game.[9]
On October 20, 2017, it got its first DLC titled "The Drunk Side of the Moon".[10]
Gameplay
[edit]SEUM is a first person platform game featuring a protagonist named Marty, who embarks on a quest to recover stolen beer from Satan within the infernal realms. In this game, players assume control of Marty and possess the ability to cast fireballs, which serve various purposes such as illuminating lanterns and activating objects. Each level in SEUM conceals a hidden beer, and players are presented with the choice to either restart the level or exit upon discovering one. In the event of player character demise, a level must be restarted from the beginning. The primary objective in each level is to navigate the treacherous terrain, filled with hazards such as fireballs, saws, bombs, swinging blades, and other menacing obstacles, while striving to reach the level's conclusion within a specific time limit.
Skillful players who complete levels expeditiously may earn an "Über Skull" as a testament to their proficiency. Certain levels within the game offer power-ups imbuing Marty with distinctive abilities, including the capability to reverse gravity, teleport, rewind time, spawn platforms, unleash a formidable roar (DLC content), soar with rocket propulsion (DLC content), and traverse a shadowy alternate world (DLC content). The game comprises nine floors, each housing a selection of levels. While players possess the freedom to tackle levels on each floor in any order, a prerequisite number of level completions is mandatory to unlock the boss level, subsequently granting access to the subsequent floor. Additionally, achieving the feat of locating all hidden beers on a given floor can unlock a bonus level where beers are replaced with bacon. In total, each floor contains eleven levels, making for a challenging and diverse gaming experience.
Plot
[edit]Marty, an overweight alcoholic American man is drinking beer in his house when he receives an unexpected delivery of a heavy metal vinyl album. After playing it backwards, he summons Satan, who steals all of his beer and slices off his hand when he attempts to retaliate. As Satan is leaving, Marty throws the vinyl album at him, dismembering Satan's right hand. Marty then replaces his hand with Satan's hand and then rampages through Hell, collecting his beer along the way as Satan taunts him.
Eventually, after reaching the ninth floor of Hell, Marty confronts Satan and kills him. Afterwards, Marty is transported to Heaven, where he consumes unlimited beer for an eternity.
Reception
[edit]The game received mixed to positive reviews. It currently holds an aggregated score of 77/100 on Metacritic for Xbox One.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell Release Information for Xbox One - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell for Xbox One". XBOXONEHQ. Archived from the original on 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "[New PS4 Release Date] "SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell" Is Coming to PlayStation(R)4 on February 22 - Satan Awaits You, Mortal - CGMagazine". www.cgmagonline.com. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ GamingLyfe.com (2018-03-09). ""SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell" Out Now on PlayStation®4". GamingLyfe.com - Gaming News, Esports News, Gaming Community. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "Archived copy". Retrieved 2018-12-15.
- ^ "Quick Look: Seum: Speedrunners from Hell". Archived from the original on 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ O'Connor, Alice (28 July 2016). "Run Like Hell! Seum: Speedrunners from Hell Released". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "Why you should play Seum, a speedrunning game with Quake mechanics". Polygon. 4 August 2016. Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ http://media.equityarcade.com/explore/articles/2016/08/03/indie-game-of-the-day-seum-speedrunners-from-hell/ [dead link]
- ^ "Seum: Speedrunners from Hell dobio prvi DLC :: Vijesti @ Games Master by Bug Online". Archived from the original on 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ "SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-21.