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Project Ants is a 3D Metroidvania combining the exploration depth of Hollow Knight with the technical hack-and-slash of Ninja Gaiden. Set in a fractured insect kingdom, a fallen Phragmotic Ant Warrior explores a brutal, layered world to uncover the secrets at its core.

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About Project Ants

Project Ants is a 3D Metroidvania that blends exploration, vertical platforming, and technical hack-and-slash combat. Set in a fallen insect kingdom, you play as an ant warrior on a quest to find the lost queen. Through exploration and environmental storytelling, you will uncover the secrets behind the kingdom’s collapse.

Explore a fully interconnected 3D world

Traverse a seamlessly connected world filled with shortcuts, hidden paths, and secrets. The game world is highly vertical and requires mastery of movement to discover new areas and optimize your routes.

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Skill-based combat

Face enemies with a fast-paced and precise combat system inspired by hardcore action games. Each encounter demands:

Timing
Spatial awareness
Enemy pattern recognition
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Unique pheromone-based system

Use a unique pheromone system that allows you to:

Create openings in enemies
Chain combos
Enhance mobility and exploration
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Exploration-driven progression

Unlock new movement abilities to access previously unreachable areas
Defeat bosses to gain key powers
Upgrade weapons and equipment
Interact with NPCs to obtain rare items and upgrades
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Customize your playstyle

Adapt your approach with:

Upgrades characteristics and abilities
Map enhancements
Upgrades weapons and equipment
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Mastery-based gameplay loop

Exploration → discover new areas
Platforming → navigate complex vertical environments
Combat → engage in technical encounters
Boss fights → overcome challenging climactic battles
Backtracking → revisit areas with new abilities

Mastering movement is just as important as mastering combat.

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