We’re here. We made it. It took us a year and a half to make Heave Ho, then 4 years for Heave Ho 2. So we’ve spent 5 and a half years of our lives creating farty, legless dudes. I have no regrets.
Heave Ho 2 is out today. If you’ve already tried the demo, you know what’s coming: lots of swearing and laughing with friends online and/or on your sofa.
Our silly game might look simple on the surface, but there are hidden depths. Don’t think you can conquer all 72 co-op levels across 8 worlds and 56 randomized versus levels then just walk away like some modern day king of the swingers. There are soooooo many challenges to complete and random toys and characters to unlock that honestly this fun is deeper than the deepest fun you’ve ever previously funned.
Among those joyful unlockables are a dozen playable characters from other games, not all of which were published by Devolver. Dave the Diver, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Slay the Spire, Tinykin, Balatro and Among Us rub shoulders with Cult of the Lamb, Hotline Miami, Inscryption, Enter the Gungeon, Skate Story, and even Anger Foot — with feet for hands, naturally. Thank you to all the wonderful devs who let us loose on their beloved characters!
And, if you think you’re laughing now, then you probably are, but try to save a bit for what’s coming later. We are as surprised as anyone that we still have new ideas for Heave Ho 2, but we do, and they’re very good. You’ll be able to play with them soon, we promise.
But for now, enjoy all the laughing and swearing you can — it’s good for the soul. We'll be watching the reactions from a Parisian street cafe while dipping croissants in our beer (all French people do that).
Love Fred, Alex and Guillaume, Le Cartel Studio, Paris France
P.S. We love bugs, honestly it’s true, so please tell us all about them. Together we can beat them.