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diff --git a/blog/2021-01-01-seum.org b/blog/2021-01-01-seum.org new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0054e37 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2021-01-01-seum.org @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ ++++ +date = 2021-01-01 +title = "SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell" +description = "A video game review for SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell, an incredibly fast-paced mashup of a puzzle game and a free-running game." ++++ + +## 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: + + + +## 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. + + + +## 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. + + + +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. + + + +Once you're able to win a level, you'll see the high scores and can watch +replays of the best scores. + + + +Each regular level contains a beer in a disguised location that may take some +out-of-the-box thinking. + + |