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A rage-inducing co-op game: "Hold Your King"

Independent game development studio Next Big Games has officially announced the demo version and Steam wishlist launch for its physics-based co-op platformer, Hold Your King. Inviting players to carry an angry King (and now, with the new update, the Queen as well) on a stretcher through deadly medieval parkour courses, the game is here to test friendships with its theme: "communicate or descend into chaos."

Carry the King, Survive, and Whatever You Do, Don’t Make Him Angry!

Hold Your King takes place in a world built entirely around physics simulation. Players team up in groups of 2 to 4 and try to keep a grumpy King and Queen balanced on a stretcher. But this is far from a simple walking simulator; your speed, momentum, and turning angle all directly affect the King’s balance.

The King (and the accompanying Queen) are not just objects; they are responsive, characterful figures who react to their surroundings. If they are shaken too much or fall to the ground, a chaotic storm of whips and rage-filled tantrums awaits you.

Key Features:

  • 4-Player Online Chaos: Team up with up to 4 players, whether friends or viewers.
    Advanced Physics Mechanics: Lift, lower, or rotate the stretcher; every move determines the King’s fate.

  • "Bonk" Control: You can gently bonk the King to calm him down, but be careful; this high-risk move may not always please him!

  • The Queen Factor: It’s no longer just the King; the Queen has joined the journey, and the King isn’t going anywhere without her. That means more weight to manage and more drama to handle.

  • Dynamic Medieval Obstacle Courses: Show off your coordination among swinging traps, collapsing platforms, and flying cannonballs.

  • High "Clip" Potential: Real-time ragdoll physics and last-second saves turn the game into a full comedy machine for streamers and content creators.

Demo Available Now!

Players can jump into the chaotic world of Hold Your King right away with the free demo version and add the game to their Steam wishlists for the full release.

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4286150/Hold_Your_King_Demo/

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