ERSATZ
ERSATZ is a speed focused Hardcore Action Platformer with a musical twist! Featuring an Original Electronic Soundtrack also by Paris Stalker, the game's creator, hear and feel the music build as you progress and hazards, obstacles, boss attacks & controller vibrations move to the ever present beat!
Action
Released
12 Sep 2017
9 years ago
PCMac
N/A
VGDB Score
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90%
Positive
Overview
Summary
ERSATZ is a speed focused Hardcore Action Platformer with a musical twist! Featuring an Original Electronic Soundtrack also by Paris Stalker, the game's creator, hear and feel the music build as you progress and hazards, obstacles, boss attacks & controller vibrations move to the ever present beat!
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About This Game
WHAT IS ERSATZ?
ERSATZ is a speed focused, hardcore Action Platformer with Rhythm elements. Featuring a multiple genre Original Electronic Soundtrack which dynamically builds and changes based on your progression!In ERSATZ, your dash is also your attack, and hitting enemies recharges a dash block instantly. So use it effectively in combination with your slam to chain actions together and speed through 8 challenging and increasingly intense levels as fast as you can. Can you get an S Rank on every level and playstyle?
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ERSATZ
"It’s the immaculate sound design and tremendous freedom of movement that makes Ersatz so satisfying to play."- Rock Paper Shotgun
"If you're a fan of seriously good music and challenging platformers, stop right now and go get it. It's very simple to get into, difficult to master and it's a damn treat for the ears."
- Gaming On Linux
"...Out of every game I've reviewed on this channel and probably every game I will review, this has got to be one of the most overlooked, under rated and underappreciated of them all."
- The Hidden Chest
"For a game made by one person, ERSATZ is one of the most polished games I've ever played!"
- Peppage
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Original Soundtrack by game's creator, with genres including:
House, Trance, Synthwave, DnB, Techno & More!_____________________________________________________________________
Also Inlcuding:
- TYPE BETA & TYPE GAMMA: Unlockable alternative playstyles with their own times & grades
- JOURNEY MODE: Try & complete all 8 levels as fast as you can. Do it in under 60mins for a special reward. For experts & speedrunners!
- INFINITE MODE: Infinite dash energy, go wild and set crazy times on the mode's own leaderboards!
- SYNTH RUSH: Challenge any individual or ALL of the bosses of ERSATZ against the clock!
- STEAM LEADERBOARDS: See how your times stack up compared to other players all over the world on Windows, Mac & Linux (viewable in game!)
- VIBRATION: With full controller support. Feel your controller vibrate to the beat!
Design, Art, Animation, Programming & Music all by Paris Stalker (that's me!).
