Regular Studio has made a splash with Motorslice, an indie game that combines fluid parkour, a brutalist world, and a protagonist armed with a chainsaw. Its launch on Steam was a hit: it recouped its investment within the first few hours. Inspired by classics like Prince of Persia and Shadow of the Colossus, this title proves that clear ideas and solid execution can still surprise the market without relying on big budgets.
The technical engine behind controlled chaos 🎮
The Regular Studio team opted for a custom engine optimized to achieve smooth transitions between vertical runs, jumps, and chainsaw combat. Dynamic lighting and level design using concrete blocks create an oppressive atmosphere that contrasts with the protagonist's agility. According to the developers, they achieved stable performance at 60 fps on mid-range hardware, prioritizing immediate control response. A modest but effective technical achievement.
The chainsaw that paid the studio's rent 💸
While other studios spend fortunes on fifteen-minute cinematics, Regular Studio invested in the essentials: a well-sharpened chainsaw and a pair of virtual parkour sneakers. The result is that players have set aside their 200-gig open-world games to run across concrete walls. And the best part: the studio is already planning the vacation they paid for in the first three hours of sales. The irony of the market.