A new kind of FPS is announced, Matcho, with Matcho leaning into a Match-3 style of gameplay to bring down our enemies
Sometimes it is hard to stand out in the world of FPS titles and you need to pick up some kind of gimmick to stand out. In the case of Matcho, it is not creating some new horde mode or completely redefining the genre, it is all about adding in another type of game in the mix. A bold move from FiolaSoft Studio for the game, but given what we have to look at here, it looks like the Match-3 kind of play works. Yes, Matcho will be an FPS that uses a matching game in the mix of the shooting to bring an end to all of the enemies on the screen. You know, that little and basic style of game you play on your mobile but with the action and style of an FPS. All of which for the PC and Consoles when it does drop on us all.
If that is a bit confusing, let us dig a bit more into what Matcho will be offering us. The world is being invaded by various colored robots and our hero Max needs to save us all with the new powers flowing through the blood. To do so, Max will have to shoot three of the same colored enemies to create a match and then watch as they explode. Something that we will be able to link together in Matcho and create even larger explosions too. All while parkouring, jumping, and dashing through the world too. The fast-paced gameplay does look like it could be a bit rough to do but I am sure that it will work better in hand instead of how it feels from the following video.
Matcho — Announcement Story
Start your new epic journey with Max and his friends as he tackles a mysterious alien invasion that could lead to curing his illness and saving the Earth.
This is the very first Match-3 FPS — a unique combination of genres that includes frenetic shooting with strategy and quick decision making. Explore story-driven chapters as you choose destiny for Max and the rest of the world.
Fight in action-packed arenas like never before and explore further beyond — complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal of abilities including the freedom of parkour movement.
Matcho is a unique action-adventure Match-3 shooter that plays like no other FPS game you’ve ever experienced. Move fast, think faster, tag three or more enemies of the same color, create a match, and watch enemies explode in terrifying blows. Chain further matches and create combos leading to bigger scores. Use the extensive, built-in parkour system to wall-run, double-jump, float, and dash in any direction you like. Expand your movement range by combining all of the abilities together to execute spectacular combo chains and show those nasty bugs who’s boss!
Main Features:
- Intense and clever tactical fighting built around the match-3 shooter concept.
- Dazzling visuals powered by Unreal Engine.
- A non-linear, humor-packed plot with multiple endings.
- An extensive, built-in parkour system lets you wall-run, double-jump, float, and dash in any direction.
- A modern take on clever puzzle design and the platforming experience.
- Spectacular combo chains to launch, execute, and enjoy.
- A cast of colorful characters with full English voiceovers.
- Accessibility settings for colorblindness and difficulty curve.
Matcho is coming to PC and consoles in 2022.
Are you intrigued to see how Matcho will be blending this all together or does the mix sound a bit too chaotic for your liking? If we can tag up all of the creatures in the level would we be able to destroy everything too or does it need to be similar colored creatures? How long do you suspect we are going to have to wait to give this all a go and will it be early in 2022 instead of later? Tell us all of those thoughts down in the comments and then feel free to discuss it all. When we have more to share for Matcho, know it will be here. Just keep a keen eye on the site to be able to catch it all.