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Sep 13, 2017·Paris Stalker·
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ERSATZ is a speed focused Hardcore Action Platformer with a musical twist! Featuring an Original Electronic Soundtrack also by Paris Stalker, the game's creator, hear and feel the music build as you progress and hazards, obstacles, boss attacks & controller vibrations move to the ever present beat!

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About ERSATZ

WHAT IS ERSATZ?

ERSATZ is a speed focused, hardcore Action Platformer with Rhythm elements. Featuring a multiple genre Original Electronic Soundtrack which dynamically builds and changes based on your progression! In ERSATZ, your dash is also your attack, and hitting enemies recharges a dash block instantly. So use it effectively in combination with your slam to chain actions together and speed through 8 challenging and increasingly intense levels as fast as you can. Can you get an S Rank on every level and playstyle?

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ERSATZ

"It’s the immaculate sound design and tremendous freedom of movement that makes Ersatz so satisfying to play." - Rock Paper Shotgun "If you're a fan of seriously good music and challenging platformers, stop right now and go get it. It's very simple to get into, difficult to master and it's a damn treat for the ears." - Gaming On Linux "...Out of every game I've reviewed on this channel and probably every game I will review, this has got to be one of the most overlooked, under rated and underappreciated of them all." - The Hidden Chest "For a game made by one person, ERSATZ is one of the most polished games I've ever played!" - Peppage

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Original Soundtrack by game's creator, with genres including

House, Trance, Synthwave, DnB, Techno & More!

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Also Inlcuding

TYPE BETA & TYPE GAMMA: Unlockable alternative playstyles with their own times & grades
JOURNEY MODE: Try & complete all 8 levels as fast as you can. Do it in under 60mins for a special reward. For experts & speedrunners!
INFINITE MODE: Infinite dash energy, go wild and set crazy times on the mode's own leaderboards!
SYNTH RUSH: Challenge any individual or ALL of the bosses of ERSATZ against the clock!
STEAM LEADERBOARDS: See how your times stack up compared to other players all over the world on Windows, Mac & Linux (viewable in game!)
VIBRATION: With full controller support. Feel your controller vibrate to the beat!

Design, Art, Animation, Programming & Music all by Paris Stalker (that's me!).

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