There is nothing quite like the daily grind of office life. The emails, the endless meetings, the… physics-based corporate brawls? That is right. If you have ever wanted to roundhouse kick your way to a well-deserved promotion, we have some fantastic news for you. Stick it to the Stickman, the wildly entertaining beat-’em-up from developers Free Lives and publisher Devolver Digital, is officially leaving Early Access on September 23. So, it’s time to climb the corporate ladder the hard way.
What is Stick it to the Stickman?
For the past year, this scrappy startup of a video game has been building a loyal following. The premise is beautifully simple: you are a minimum-wage stickman, and you want to be the boss. To get there, you need to fight your way through swarms of red stickman colleagues in a truly hostile work environment.
This is not your average HR-approved conflict resolution. You get to construct the ultimate combat machine by choosing from hundreds of unique moves. Players can punch, kick, slice, dice, and even break out the office staple-gun or a flaming fireball to secure their spot at the top. You can go at it alone, or bring a coworker along for the chaotic ride. After all, every colleague you defeat is one step closer to that shiny new corner office.
A Year of Corporate Growth
Since smashing its way onto PCs last year, Stick it to the Stickman has used its Early Access period perfectly. The team has spent the last 12 months taking community feedback and polishing the gameplay to a mirror shine. It has grown from a simple brawler into a fully realised satirical corporate bloodsport. The transition to version 1.0 means all those extra development hours are finally paying off. It is proof that even in a digital office, hard work and a well-timed chainsaw attack can get you everywhere.
What to Expect in the Big 1.0 Update
So, what happens when a game finally cashes in its investor capital and hits full release? You get a serious content upgrade. When September 23 rolls around, the developers are dropping two brand new game modes to keep your career prospects looking bright:
- Neurolink Mode: Prepare to plug in and experience a whole new way to play.
- [REDACTED] Mode: This highly classified addition promises to wrap up the epic story of the Founder, the Shareholders, and quite possibly the fate of the entire world.
But wait, there is more. If you explore the Foreign Manufacturing section of the game right now, you will find it has already been given a hefty update. You can try out two new character archetypes (the Ninja and the Negotiator) along with fresh passive abilities, brutal new bosses, and new level segments to conquer.
A Word of Financial Advice
Currently, Stick it to the Stickman is sitting at the very reasonable price of A$10.49 (US$6.99 / £5.99). However, in true corporate fashion, the price will be going up once the 1.0 version officially launches.
To celebrate the upcoming release, the game is actually on sale right now. If you want to maximise your profits and minimise your expenses, the smartest financial advice we can offer is to grab the game on Steam before September 23. It is the perfect excuse to let off some steam after a long day of actual work.
