From 63a5afda03daefb45e061a055685335207f21b60 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christian Cleberg Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 17:01:13 -0500 Subject: test conversion back to markdown --- content/blog/2021-01-01-seum.md | 93 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 93 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/blog/2021-01-01-seum.md (limited to 'content/blog/2021-01-01-seum.md') diff --git a/content/blog/2021-01-01-seum.md b/content/blog/2021-01-01-seum.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..49cac88 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/2021-01-01-seum.md @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ ++++ +date = 2021-01-01 +title = "SEUM: Spreedrunners from Hell" +description = "" +draft = false ++++ + +# Game Description + +[SEUM: Speedrunners from +Hell](https://store.steampowered.com/app/457210/SEUM_Speedrunners_from_Hell/) +is an incredibly fast-paced mashup of a puzzle game and a free-running +game. Created by [Pine Studio](https://pinestudio.co) in early 2016 and +first released as a [demo on +GameJolt](https://gamejolt.com/games/seum-speedrunners-from-hell-demo/154868), +this game was successfully green-lit on Steam and has amassed a cult +following on multiple consoles. + +Here\'s the game description straight from the developers: + +> Like a bastard child of Quake 3 and Super Meat Boy, SEUM: Speedrunners +> from Hell is truly hardcore and focuses on speed and fast reaction. + +# Story + +SEUM does a great job setting the stage when you open the game for the +first time, playing an animated video in the form of comic book images. +You see Marty, the protagonist, sitting around drinking his beer as +Satan busts down the door, cuts his hand off, and steals all his beer +and bacon. As Satan is leaving, Marty whips a vinyl record across the +room and cuts off one of Satan\'s hands. This hand is what allows you to +use all the powers in the game. + +Check out the screenshot below for one of the first panels of the +storyline: + +![SEUM Story](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20210101-seum/seum_story.png) + +# Gameplay + +To accomplish each level, you will need to get to the final blue portal +under a certain time limit. You can beat a level by getting to the +portal before the time meter runs out or \"Dominate\" a level by beating +it within a shorter time limit (noted by a bright red/orange color in +the time meter). + +The portal is usually set behind locked gates, protected by dangerous +defenses, or in hard-to-reach places. To reach the portal, you\'ll need +to go through any existing orange portals, light all yellow beacons, +avoid things like fireballs and blades, or use any satanic power orbs +lying around. These special abilities include: + +- Gravity +- Teleport +- Rewind +- Spawn platform +- Roar (DLC) +- Rocket (DLC) +- Shadow world (DLC) + +For the main storyline, there are nine floors to beat. Each floor +contains nine regular levels, one boss level, and one bonus level; +although you don\'t technically need to beat all levels to advance to +the next floor. + +![SEUM Floor +Menu](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20210101-seum/seum_floor.png) + +# In-Game Screenshots + +The main menu gives you plenty of options for tuning your system, +playing main levels, playing the DLC, or exploring the other game modes. + +![SEUM Main +Menu](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20210101-seum/seum_menu.png) + +Once you enter a level, you can look around and strategize before +starting. Clicking any button will start the menu, and you\'ll have to +restart if you die. One of the great things about SEUM is that it has +great keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly smash `R` to +restart the level or `M` to return to the level menu. + +![SEUM Level](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20210101-seum/seum_level.png) + +Once you\'re able to win a level, you\'ll see the high scores and can +watch replays of the best scores. + +![SEUM Win](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20210101-seum/seum_win.png) + +Each regular level contains a beer in a disguised location that may take +some out-of-the-box thinking. + +![SEUM Beer](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20210101-seum/seum_beer.png) -- cgit v1.2.3