Phobic Studios’ action platformer 'Glare' now available on Steam

Independent game developer Phobic Studios today announced the worldwide release of "Glare", a side-scrolling action platformer that is now available for Windows PC, Mac and Linux operating systems via Steam.

Glare is set in an artistically stunning solar system of round worlds where you play as The Shiner, a being of pure light given shape by an ancient suit of armor that is summoned from starlight to heal the sun and defeat the infectious Ramora. A game about discovery, the Shiner travels through the Toric Caster, uncovering new ways to defeat the evil threats of the Ramora and cleanse the corrupted worlds.

The Shiner’s primary weapons are its glare and a gun. Casting its light will affect certain environmental elements throughout the game, as well as guide the player through each of the worlds. With six planets to explore and cleanse, Glare delivers new weapon upgrades and abilities in each level with increasing difficulty.

“At its core, Glare is a classic platformer - on steroids. We set out to make a game that was accessible for all gamers and something that we ourselves wanted to play,” said Brian Powers, co-founder of Phobic Studios and Creative Director on Glare. “We adopted a unique style in which the player works their way toward the center of the planet, fighting bosses at the end of each world. This design allows players to consistently encounter new entities and learn new ways to interact with their glare, all the way through to the end of the last level.”

Glare is regularly priced at $14.95/ £11.99. Phobic Studios is offering a ten percent discount for anyone who purchases the game on Steam during the first week of launch (Oct. 11-17). The game can be downloaded from Steam and from the Glare website.