Summary
Byte Breakershas been revealed byOmega Strikersdeveloper Odyssey Interactive, and it plays like aSuper Smash Bros.battle royale. As Nintendo’sSuper Smash Bros.series is the pioneer of the platform fighting game genre, many games have tried to take its elements and put their own spin on it. SomeSmashclones are more successful than others, especially sinceSmashstill has a thriving and passionate community. One of the latest games to dip their toes in this genre will beByte Breakers, developed by Odyssey Interactive.
Odyssey Interactive is best known for the free-to-play Steam hitOmega Strikers, a 3v3 arena game with colorful characters and gameplay reminiscent of Nintendo’sMario Strikers. Despite it carving out its own niche, thetiming ofOmega Strikers' launch was unfortunate.Omega Strikerslaunched right when fatigue for the live-service model was at its worst for gamers, with Odyssey’s game being unable to stand out among bigger properties in the space. Updates forOmega Strikerseventually slowed down, with its final character being added in October 2023. Odyssey is taking theOmega Strikersproperty and retooling it intoByte Breakers, a newSuper Smash Bros.-esque title with most of the same cast.
Odyssey first revealedByte Breakerson September 11, with a public playtest opened on Steam on September 12. It features the sameplatform fighter gameplay of theSuper Smash Bros.series, where players have to stay atop the platforms and survive being knocked off. The key difference is its incorporation of the battle royale genre, where it can support up to 40 players at once. Players have to be the last team standing, utilizing a variety of items, team assists, and power-ups that can spawn during a match.
Byte Breakers is an Omega Strikers Battle Royale Meets Super Smash Bros.
Variouscharacters fromOmega Strikersare present in the roster ofByte Breakers, such as Nao, Ai. Mi, Juliette, and Luna, just to name a few. The developers ofByte Breakersnote that this is a very early prototype and playtest version of the game. Players are invited to try it out as it is right now, in order to get as much feedback as possible and to see ifByte Breakersis on the “right” track for them.
Byte Breakers Playtest Schedule (September 12-16):
Byte Breakersis running its open playtest to anyone on Steam, with its servers being turned on at 9 am PT and turned off at 3 am PT each morning. The playtest will run throughout the weekend, from September 12-16, 2024. As such, no release date has been set for Odyssey’s newest title just yet. Time will tell ifByte Breakerscan make a name for itself among theotherSuper Smash Bros.-esque gamesout right now.
Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros is a Nintendo-exclusive 3D action fighting and brawling game starring a roster of beloved Nintendo and third-party characters. Taking place across a plethora of arenas, players duke it out in real-time as their favorite characters.
Omega Strikers
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Smash opponents off the arena and score goals in this lightning-fast 3v3 footbrawler. Sling slimes, toss tofu, and rocket boost to victory as one of 15+ stylish Strikers. Squad up with friends and outplay your rivals to become an Omega Striker.Omega Strikers has an ever-growing roster of unique and powerful Strikers, each of which can be unlocked through normal play. 3v3 ranked, normals, Quick Play, and custom lobbies are available from day one, with more maps and modes planned. For those looking to dive deeper into the game, cosmetic purchases and battle passes are available via in-app purchase.No Match the SameBlast, bounce, and bullrush opponents into hectic and electric map hazards. Sprint at breakneck speed on the Oni Village map and avoid a swirling gravity well on Atlas’s Lab.Play Your WayEarn credits to unlock powerful new Strikers, each with unique abilities. Create your custom playstyle with Gear and Awakenings, then upgrade your look with skins and emotes.
