Matcho
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| Matcho | |
|---|---|
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| Developer | FiolaSoft Studio |
| Publisher | FiolaSoft Studio |
| Producer | Filip Kraucher[1] |
| Composers | Vojta Šiman and Jan Ševčík |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platforms | |
| Genres | First-person shooter, action-adventure, puzzle |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Matcho is an upcoming video game by FiolaSoft Studio. Set in the same universe as FiolaSoft's previous game Blackhole,[3] Matcho mixes elements of first-person shooter and match-3 puzzle games.[4][5] It is planned to be released for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and PlayStation 5.[6]
Gameplay
[edit]Matcho is described as a Match-3 first-person shooter action-adventure game.[7][8][9] Players fight enemies by linking three of the same colour together.[10] Besides story mode, there is an infinite mode with its own short campaign that features a variety of quests not linked to the main story. Endless mode is also linked to a number of challenges, online rankings, and Zen mode where player can freely shoot bugs.[3][11]
The game will also offer a Multiplayer with Deathmatch Mode.[3]
Plot
[edit]The game is set 40 years prior to the events of Blackhole when Earth is invaded by aliens. Max suffers from a mysterious disease which also gives him superpowers to fight aliens. Max and his friends try to solve a mysterious alien invasion that could cure Max's illness and save the Earth.
Development
[edit]Matcho was in development by Fiolasoft since 2019. First phase of development concluded in 2020 when the game switched to Unreal Engine 4.[12] The game was announced on 30 March 2022 during Game Access.[13][14]
Release was scheduled for 13 March 2025[15] before it was delayed to 17 April 2025. Developers eventually decided to postpone release once agin but without new release date set. They stated that the decision was made after a thorough evaluation of the current state of the project and conclusion that the game needs more time.[16] In August 2025 developers invited fans to participate in playtest noting that Matcho is close to completion, but it needs some fine-tuning.[17]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Matcho Interview – Match-3 Shooting, Choices, Parkour, and More". GamingBolt. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ↑ Dawe, Liam (16 June 2022). "MATCHO is a unique first-person shooter with match-3 mechanics". GamingOnLinux. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- 1 2 3 Princ, Zdeněk. "Autoři Blackhole konečně představují Matcho". Vortex. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ↑ Njiemoun, Amidu. "This Is The Most Unique Game Of The Year". EarlyGame. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ↑ Burian, Michal. "Podívejte se na první gameplay z unikátní české spoj-tři střílečky Matcho". indian-tv.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (14 December 2024). "MATCHO launches March 13, 2025 for PS5 and PC, later for Xbox Series". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ↑ Van Bullock, Matthew (31 March 2022). "Matcho is a New 'Match-3' FPS Game". Game Rant. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ↑ Liebl, Lance (31 March 2022). "Match-3 FPS Matcho looks wildly clever". App Trigger. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ↑ Ebrová, Anežka (29 April 2022). "Hra Matcho ukazuje první gameplay". Gaming Professors (in Czech). Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ↑ Burian, Michal. "První match-3 FPS Matcho ukazuje velkou variabilitu soubojového systému". indian-tv.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ↑ Sheehan, Gavin (29 April 2022). "Matcho Releases New Ten Minute Gameplay Video". bleedingcool.com. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ↑ "MATCHO". FiolaSoft Studio s.r.o. Archived from the original on 26 October 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Match-3 first-person shooter MATCHO announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. 30 March 2022. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ↑ McCaffrey, Ryan (30 March 2022). "Matcho – a Match-3 FPS – Announced". IGN. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ↑ Sulková, Kristýna. "Matcho má datum vydání a chlubí se hvězdným dabingem". Vortex. Archived from the original on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ Burian, Michal. "Střílečka Matcho odložena. Čeští vývojáři dál pracují na své vizi". indian-tv.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 28 October 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ Sulková, Kristýna. "České Matcho zve zájemce do playtestu". Vortex. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
