A VERY HOT Indie Megahit sequel is coming, and for those who purchased the original game, it will be available for free. The new game, named SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE, was revealed by the developer via the game's official Youtube channel on July 9 and is available from July 16.
The original VERY HOT had a very unique game mechanic where time only moved forward for the player as they moved. You have to fight and shoot through a number of enemies using a variety of weapons including swords, pistols and shotguns, but do it while time only moves when you are moving. . This has all been maintained by a global meta-story where you play a leaked copy of a new game called superhot.exe.
The game was noted for its unique art style, which was featured in glossy white for settings and red enemies, and for its engaging gameplay. It also received praise for the VR version of the game, adding a layer of intensity to the combat scenarios.
SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE has been three years in the making, with the original plan for it to be an expansion of the original game. However, it has since evolved into a full sequel, with a much bigger game world, more mechanics, and more characters promised for the new game. The developer confirms that you don't need to have played the game. original to enjoy the game, and the sequel will contain between 12 and 15 hours of content to play, a huge step up from the original game, which could be completed in a matter of hours.
It is slated for release on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and Linux, with plans to port the game to other platforms in the future. However, if you purchased a copy of the original game, you will receive the new game completely free. However, there are a few conditions to this.
You must have purchased a copy of the original game directly from a store prior to the new game's release on July 16 to be eligible. If you received a copy of a bundle or gift, such as Games with Gold, Playstation Plus, Twitch Prime, or any bundle such as via Humble Bundle, you will not be able to claim a free copy.
For those eligible on Steam, GOG, or the Epic Games Store, the game will automatically be added to your library immediately after game release. Eligible PS4 players will see the game added to your library within a few days of game release, while that Xbox One gamers will receive a system message within seven days of launch confirming that it has been added.
Players who purchased the game on Origin must contact the developers via email to receive an activation key. Switch users can either wait for a port to become available or can email the developers if they are happy to receive a DRM-free PC version of the game, while those who have purchased from itch.io can also email the developers. email for DRM-free copy to PC.
