Swarm is a unique comedy action game in which players control entire herds of strange, daft little characters as they clash in chaotic and hilarious situations. Swarm started its life as a submission in Telefilm Canada's Great Canadian Video Game Competition. As one of the four finalists in the contest, Hothead received $300,000 in prize money which we used to create a gameplay prototype. The game has some innovative AI technology where the player controls the entire swarm of creatures using a demonstrate and mimic mechanic. Our final contest submission showed both the viability of the technology and the fact that it is fun and hilarious to play! So when we also won the People's Choice award in the Telefilm contest, based on votes from gamers, we knew we had the kernel of a hit on our hands.Swarm lets the player take control of 50 utterly fearless Swarmites and drive them through an intense, entertaining and often suicidal battle for a greater good. Run, bash, huddle, boost, stack, jump, push and throw your way through gauntlets of death and destruction in an attempt to collect valuable DNA and ensure that at least one Swarmite survives. With a unique combination of mass character control and fast action, the resulting brutal aftermath will make players want to play Swarm over and over again.
