HoloCure

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HoloCure
Game logo
Hololive fan made game
Developer(s)Kay Yu
Composer(s)eufrik
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
EngineGameMaker Studio
ReleaseJune 24, 2022[a]
Genre(s)Roguelike, shoot 'em up
Mode(s)Single player
Websitekay-yu.itch.io/holocure
TwitterHoloCure HoloCure

HoloCure (ホロキュア, Horokyua) is a free Hololive fan made video game developed by Kay Yu. The game draws heavy inspiration from Vampire Survivors and Magic Survival.[1]

Within hours after its release, HoloCure became a viral hit, garnering over 50,000 downloads on its first day.[2] The game was also featured by numerous Hololive talents who streamed themselves playing the game.[3] In addition, the game's leaderboard functionality was disabled by the game's developer, citing the overwhelming data load.[4]

Development

Development of HoloCure began around late February 2022,[5] and on March 9, 2022, lead developer Kay Yu wrote a tweet announcing that he, DuDuL, and eufrik were working on a new Hololive fan game as a hobby, and shared a clip of an early build of the game. At the time, the game was titled Holo Fan Love.[6] The game was made using GameMaker Studio 2, with Yu having been familiar with the engine since 2008,[7] and online leaderboards were hosted using Firebase.[8]

Following a period of closed beta, the first public demo of the game was released on June 24, 2022 and included all members of Hololive English as playable characters.[9][10] The game's logo was designed by Ribbon Black and Japanese translation done by HighGai and Miss Wendi Gogh.[11]

The game's development is still ongoing and all development costs for the game were paid for by Yu out of his own pocket, including costs for translation work and server costs. However, Yu has refused to accept donations for the game's development, citing his desire to keep the game strictly as a passion project.[12]

Plot

Set in the year 20XX, virtual idols have won the hearts of many on the internet. However, one day, an evil force brainwashes the fans and turns them into mindless minions. Hololive talents must now work to "cure" the fans and save them.

Gameplay

The gameplay is similar to Vampire Survivors. Players must move characters in an infinite 2D space, while swarms of mobs come on screen from all directions. As players kill mobs, they drop items. Most commonly, they drop experience points in the form of the Hololive logo. The experience points level up the characters, which give them access to a number of choice power ups to be selected upon each level up.

Two modes of gameplay are available: Stage and Endless. In stage mode, players must defeat the final boss to mark completion. In endless mode, players must survive the game as long as possible, while accumulating score.

Characters

The following are playable characters in-game. Each have their own unique set of power ups and special ability. The first five characters from Hololive English -Myth- are available as default characters. Additional characters must be pulled via the game's gacha system. More characters are planned to be added in future updates, as well as additional outfits.[13]

Power ups

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The game offers a large number of power-ups for the characters. Each character has their own exclusive set of power-ups. The rest are made available for all characters, and some have particular references to All members. All can be upgraded a number of times, while some can actually be combined as "collaboration" for additional power.

Power Up Character Description
Attack Up All
BL Book All Reference to various members who are into "Boys Love". Most commonly, Anemachi, Suisei's sister, and Marine.
Credit Card All Reference to either Matsuri (getting her card locked multiple times), Suisei (many gacha pulls), Kanata's inability to get one of these cards, or fans donating too much money.
Cutting Board All Reference is an inside joke about being flat chested.
Elite Lava Bucket All References Miko's disastrous use of the lava bucket in Minecraft.
Energy Drink All
Facemask All
Fan Beam All
Full Meal All
Glowstick All Reference to Pen-light glowsticks featured in the crowds of most Hololive live performances.
Gorilla's Paw All Reference to Kanata's gorilla-level grip.
Headphones All Resembles the headphones worn by Aloe
Holo Bomb All Subtle reference to Pekora. This was originally intended to be a Minecraft-esque TNT block, but was changed due to copyright concerns.[14]
Idol Costume All Referencing the Idol Costumes members are given for their 3D model.
Idol Song All
Injection Type Asacoco All Reference to the fake ads on Kiryu Coco's morning "Asacoco" news streams.
Piki Piki Piman All The name is a reference to the bell pepper emoji's on Korone's channel, while the icon is her on-screen prop of a pepper in a coffee, called shishitou.
Plug Type Asacoco All Reference to Coco's tail plug, known for it's "medicinal" effects.
Psycho Axe All Reference to Suisei.
Sake All Reference to Lamy's drinking habit.
Speed Up All
Spider Cooking All Reference to Haato's tarantula cooking.
Study Glasses All Spiral-patterned glasses resembling those worn by Korone.[15]
Uber Sheep All Reference to Watame's Minecraft delivery service.
CEO's Tears All Reference to jokes about members crushing YAGOO's "Hololive is a Idol company" statement "dream".
X-Potato All Reference to Korone's mispronunciation of "Exposito" becoming a joke that it sounded like "X Potato".
Wamy Water All Reference to Nene trying to bottle and sell Lamy's sweat. Wamy being her nickname for Lamy.
Pistol Shot Amelia Amelia's bio states "She loves to pass her time training her reflexes with FPS games".
Slow Time Amelia Ame's pocket watch as well as her (mostly fan made) lore of being a time traveler.
FPS Mastery Amelia Ame's bio states "She loves to pass her time training her reflexes with FPS games".
Detective Eye Amelia Ame is a is a private detective.
Bubba Amelia Ame's pet dog. You can pet Bubba by standing next to him and pressing P.
Trident Thrust Gura Gura can hold a Trident on her model.
Shark Call Gura Gura is a shark. Gura turning red during this attack is a reference to her original song [REFLECT]
Short Height Gura Reference to her short height.
Power of Atlantis Gura Gura's bio states she is "A descendant of the Lost City of Atlantis".
Shark Bite Gura Gura is a shark.
Summon Tentacle Ina Reference to the tentacles seen on [[Ina'nis] 9's back.
Tako Spin Ina Reference to Ina's fans being called "Takodachi".
The Ancient One Ina The icon is a reference to the book Ina can be seen holding on her model, the name is a reference to her bio stating she is "a priestess of the Ancient Ones".
The Void Ina "Takodachi" are crated from the void. She sometimes references the void on her stream titles etc. "The Void" is also a philosophical concept of nothingness manifested.
Cult Ina Ina's fanbase is called "Tentacult".
Phoenix Sword Kiara The sword Kiara can be seen holding on her model.
Phoenix Fire Kiara The mythical creature Phoenix dies in a blaze of fire before it is reborn from the ashes. Kiara's Bio states she is a Phoenix.
Dancer Kiara Kiara is an avid dancer, even holding a dance practice collab with other EN members.
Trailblazer Kiara No apparent Kiara related reference. Possibly just a fitting name for the skills effect.
Phoenix Shield Kiara The shield Kiara can be seen holding on her model.
Scythe Swing Calliope [[Calliope] Mori]'s bio states she is a "Grim Reaper's first apprentice."
The Reaper Calliope Calli's bio states she is a "Grim Reaper's first apprentice."
The Rapper Calliope Large part of Calli's musical output is rap or include rapping.
Death Calliope Calli often references "Death Sensei", being the reaper apprentice herself.
Workaholic Calliope Reference to Calli's tendency to remain constantly busy or with one project or another as well as the lyrics on her song "Excuse My Rudeness, But Could You Please RIP?"

'Cause I'm a workaholic business-lady getting shit done'.

Play Dice Baelz Reference to her original song PLAY DICE!
Absolute Chaos Baelz Baelz's bio states she is "the very concept of Chaos".
Down Under Baelz Reference to Bae being from Australia.
CRATical Hit Baelz Pun on the words "Rat" and "Critical".
RatNG Baelz Pun on the word "Rat" and the abbreviation "RNG" (Random Number Generator).
Clock Hands Kronii Reference to the clock hands Kronii can be seeing holding on her model.
Ruler of Time Kronii Kronii's bio states she is "The Warden of Time".
Time Bubble Kronii Reference to Kronii being "The Warden of Time".
Kroniicopter Kronii Reference to the joke that the floating clock behind her head could make her fly like a helicopter, a concept also used in her "Small Halloween" 3D model.
Perfection Kronii Refence to her narcissistic jokes as the icon for the skill is of herself.
Nature Shield Fauna Fauna's bio states she is "The Keeper of Nature", as well as a reference to the nature theming around her.
Mother Nature Fauna Fauna's bio states she is "The Keeper of Nature" as well as a reference to the nature theming around her.
Whisperer Fauna Fauna has a very soft-spoken voice and likes doing ASMR.
Guardian Tree Fauna Possibly a reference Yggdrasil, and immense sacred tree in the Norse Mythology.
Sapling Fauna Fauna's fans are called "Saplings".
Bird Feather Mumei Mumei is an owl.
True Horror Mumei Reference to a painting Mumei drew in the game "Passpartout" .
Friend Mumei The floating bag next to Mumei is called "Friend".
Civilization Mumei Mumei's bio states she is "the Guardian of Civilization".
History Mumei Mumei's bio states she is "the Guardian of Civilization", History being part of civilization.
Orbit Sana The skill having the picture of a planet is a reference to Sana's bio stating she is "The Speaker of Space".
Become Beeg Sana A reference to "Sana is beeg" from her debut stream which became a popular phrase among her and her fans. The icon for the skill is the Kanji from the word "big" (大きな).
Gravity Sana A concept relating to Space.
Astrology Sana Sana often did astrology streams centered around a specific themes.
Speaker Of Space Sana Sana's bio states she is "The Speaker of Space".
Nephilim Blast IRyS IRyS's bio states she is "a half-demon, half-angel also known as a Nephilim".
Hope is Descending IRyS Reference to IRyS's debut steam title "Hope has descended!".
Half Angel IRyS Reference to IRyS being a Nephilim.
Half Demon IRyS Reference to IRyS being a Nephilim.
Hope IRyS Reference to IRyS being part of hololive English Project: HOPE
Bright Star Sora Possibly a reference to Sora's star-shaped hair pin.
Idol Dream Sora Reference to the joke about "Yagoo's dream" of "Hololive being an idol company" being dead. Or possibly Sora being the one keeping it alive.
Ankimo Sora Ankimo is Sora's sidekick / mascot bear.
Idol Healing Sora Reference to Sora being very idol-like.
You're The Enemy, Then Sora Reference to a famous line uttered by Sora during an old Minecraft collab where Aqua stated she was part of the "Hololive Resistance" and Sora responded with "So you're the enemy"
Hi-Spec Pistol Roboco-san Reference to Roboco often stating she is "High-Spec Robot". The pistol may also be a reference to an animation Roboco's designer did
Hi-Spec Mode Roboco-san Reference to Roboco often stating she is "High-Spec Robot"
Battery Charged Roboco-san Roboco's fans are represented as sentient batteries, possibly also a reference as to a power source for Roboco.
Hi-Level Roboco-san Reference to Roboco often stating she is "High-Spec Robot".
Robo-Discharge Roboco-san No particular reference.
Sakura Gohei Miko Gohei are wooden wands, decorated with two shide (zigzagging paper streamers).The shrine priest or attendants (miko) use the gohei to bless or sanctify a person or object in various Shinto rituals. Sakura is Miko's last name.
Demon Lord's Domain Miko Miko created a "Demon Lord Castle" in Minecraft and called herself a "Demon Lord".
Elite Miko Miko often refers to herself as being "Elite".
Baby Language? Miko Many members and fans joke about Miko's accent and speech as being hard to understand, even calling her a baby. She also has an original song called Baby Dance
Eroge Hero Miko Miko is a big fan of Eroges
Summon Blocks Suisei The icon and effect being Tetries pieces is a reference to Suisei's extremely good Tetris skills.
Axe Swing Suisei Suisei used an axe in the game Project Winter to terrify other players. Also an emote on her channel.
Suicopath Suisei Suisei's nickname, combination of her name and "psycopath", due to her tendencies to become very murderous or scary in video games.
Stellar Suisei Reference to the name of Suisei's original song Stellar Stellar
Blocks Master Suisei Reference to Suisei's Tetris.
Diva Song AZKi AZKi's bio calls her "A diva who became reborn into the virtual world".
Full Concert AZKi Reference to AZKi often holding concerts.
Virtual Diva AZKi AZKi's bio calls her "A diva who became reborn into the virtual world". The icon for the skill is based on the the second iteration of her design by late artist Kogecha.
Encore! AZKi An encore is an additional performance given after the planned show has ended. AZKi is known to hold long encore's in her concerts.
Performance AZKi No specific reference.
Fox Tail Fubuki Fubuki is a fox. Fubuki's primary weapon being her tail was a personal suggestion made by Fubuki herself to Kay Yu in a Twitter conversation.
Fubuki Storm Fubuki Reference to Fubuki's appearence in the Holoearth Chronicles Manga, where she wields a sword.
Friendzone Fubuki When asked to be someone's Wife or marry them, Fubuki responded with "No Wife, Friend" which has led to her calling her overseas fans Friends.
Fox King Fubuki Reference to "Fubuking", a nickname for Fubuki combining her name and the word "King".
Kon Kon Fubuki Fubuki's greeting is "Kon Kon Kitsune".
Tarot Cards Mio Mio often does Tarrot card readings for other members.
Hatotaurus Mio Hatotaurus is Mio's mascot.
Omen Mio The icon and skill animation reference both the Hatotaurus and Mio's Tarrot hobby.
Cheerful Laugh Mio Reference to Mio's cheerful and contagious laugh.
Mama Mio Reference to Mio often being called "Mio Mama" by other members and fans. The icon is a Japanese kindergarteners hat.
Onigiri Okayu Okayu's representative emote.
Mogu Mogu Okayu Japanese Onomatopoeia for eating, Okayu is known for her strong appetite, even eating other members food at the Hololive office. Also part of the name of her original song Mogu Mogu Yummy
Feast Okayu Reference to Okayu's love for food.
Yummy Okayu Reference to Okayu's love for food. Also part of the name of her original song Mogu Mogu Yummy
Sensitive Voice Okayu Okayu tends to make "sensitive" sounds during gaming, such as when getting hit by enemies.
Orayo! Korone An exclamation Korone often makes.
Ending Making Time! Korone Korone often ends her streams with an "Ending Making Time" segment where she sets up a small gag using clip art and her drawing of her fans.
Choco Coronet Korone Possibly reference to Korone's bio stating she works at bakery and "Coronet" sounding like "Korone".
Korone Brainwashing Korone Reference to the game Evil God Korone where she brainwashes humans.
Endurance Korone Korone is known for doing "endurance streams", streaming anywhere from 8 to 12 hours.

Trivia

  • On April 12, 2021, Yu tweeted a pixel animation of Fubuzilla which would later be used in-game.[16]

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ First public demo

References

  1. ↑ https://kay-yu.itch.io/holocure
  2. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1540533348765814784
  3. ↑ https://holodex.net/search?q=type,value,text%0Atopic,HoloCure,HoloCure%0Aorg,Hololive,Hololive&sort=oldest
  4. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1540532275606986752
  5. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Hololive/comments/vjfea9/holocure_demo_1_a_fangame_heavily_inspired_by/
  6. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1502096623496663041
  7. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1512262360878096385
  8. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1515931753155760129
  9. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1523867421303468039
  10. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1540183579556073473
  11. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1531439540035932160
  12. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Hololive/comments/vmcks4/games_radar_free_vampire_survivors_fan_game/ie3dk8t/?context=3
  13. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1503684232949895169
  14. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Hololive/comments/vjfea9/holocure_demo_1_a_fangame_heavily_inspired_by/ie396cz/?context=3
  15. ↑ https://youtu.be/E3zSoirarYE?t=1383
  16. ↑ https://twitter.com/kaynimatic/status/1381543495572197376?s=19
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