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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:

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Timing
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Spatial awareness
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Enemy pattern recognition
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Unique pheromone-based system

Use a unique pheromone system that allows you to:

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

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

Adapt your approach with:

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

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

Mastering movement is just as important as mastering combat.

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