Highlighters

Beyond the earth and among the stars... Magic has reached the cosmos.

Highlighters is the next entry in the action-puzzle genre and is inspired by the charming and stylish titles of the 90s like Tetris Attack and Puzzle Fighter.

Clear tiles by matching 4 or more like-colored pieces together, with at least one of them being a bomb (cross-shaped).

Highlighters is easy on beginners, but also has a lot to offer for the skilled players of competitive, completionist, and speedrunning tastes!

Compelling single-player modes!

• Classic mode follows the traditional ‘marathon’ type game but with a focused emphasis on speed.
• Pull off big combos and chains to complete the game quicker, but watch out as the speed begins to creep up! An intense juggle of skill and difficulty!
• Also,  a charming Adventure mode showcasing the wonderfully weird cast of spellcasting astronauts and robot pirates!
• Other 1P modes include a brainy Puzzle mode and much more!

Intense multiplayer VS modes!

• Follows the same fiery spirit of competition as other VS puzzle games!
• VS modes reward the aggressive and quick thinking!
• Pull off big combos to have junk blocks come crashing down on your opponent’s board!
• Thoughtful handicap options are available for the more novice!

(Currently local play only)

Fun for Novices and Experts alike!

• Acknowledges both the casual and high-skill appeal of puzzle games!
• Simple, friendly rules to even the newest beginner, and just as much offers a challenge to the experienced veteran!

A love letter to the retro handheld!

• Lovingly crafted pixel art and chiptune tracks that follow a fresh but familiar 8-bit aesthetic.
•  A throwback to 90s action-puzzle games but with our unique direction; includes cool techniques like zip-swapping, fast-clearing, and chain-rise.

A soundtrack that’s out of this world!

• The Highlighters’ soundtrack is large and varied. With over 20 unique tracks created by the talented ino 
• Wonderfully composed to express the characters and their stages, and overwhelmingly full of energy!

Unique and charming cast!

• 8 unlockable characters plus additional SECRET characters ranging from rocketeers and centurions to jewelers and potion-brewing rabbits.
• A powerful band of space pirates opposes the cast lead by the ruthless Silverbeard.