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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.
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorTwinolli
GenrePuzzle
Made withGameMaker
Tags2D, Pixel Art
Average sessionA few minutes
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Xbox controller, Playstation controller
AccessibilityColor-blind friendly, Configurable controls

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Highlighters-Demo_1.1.0 [WIN].zip 17 MB

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Such a tight demo! It doesn't miss a single thing in terms of game feel, art, sound, or charm. 

I couldn't figure out how to zip-swap. I watched the tutorial a few times and held the key down but don't think I figured it out.

That aside, this is a really accomplished puzzle game! Excited to see it released.

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A splendid game that is addictive!

It just feels like a game I used to play on my Gameboy Color. I can recommend Highlighters to anyone who wants to play an exciting puzzle game with a retro look!