HyperMall: Unlimited Violence
A downloadable CONSUMER PRODUCT
PHYSICAL PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE
Do you hate your boss? Like, REALLY hate your boss?
"SOME OF THE FUNNIEST RPG WRITING I'VE SEEN. EMBRACE MURDER" - Luke Gearing, ACID DEATH FANTASY
"HyperMall is fucked, unrelenting, hilarious, vivid, freespirited, righteous, and evil. Well worth your time, well worth your money." - Gormengeist, GREED
WHAT AM I BUYING?
A feature complete PDF version of HYPERMALL: UNLIMITED VIOLENCE + The Tragic & Inevitable Death Of A Champion Of Industry (Starting Adventure) + all future updates + my undying loyalty. YOU'RE GETTING ALL OF THIS FOR LESS THAN THE FINAL PRODUCT
WHAT'S THAT?
HYPERMALL: UNLIMITED VIOLENCE is a mission-based corpo murder TTRPG about assassinating the rich and famous. Enter the consumerist hellscape of THE HYPERMALL where death is cheap and life is cheaper. HM:UV is an unhinged gonzo meatpunk sci-fi dystopia buzzword game for financial geniuses.
You're a CONTRACTOR for SLAUGHTR™ - The Assassination App - and your job is to Murder Your Target Without Dying. You're already in debt. You can't afford unnecessary Resurrections when rent is due, and you absolutely do not have health insurance. GET TO WORK.
Become a mutated killing machine, a psychic murderer, or a cold blooded cyber criminal. Try your best to make ends meet. Die a lot. Kill cops. Get paid.
HM:UV is inspired by Cruelty Squad, Troika!, System Shock, Prey (2017), PbtA, working at a job, cyberpunk fiction, and our contemporary toiletworld where everything is a subscription and no one is free.
WHAT FEATURES DO IT GOT?
- 36 UNIQUE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUNDS
- 36 MUTATIONS
- 36+ PSIONIC POWERS
- 36 RESURRECTION QUIRKS - NO TWO RESURRECTIONS ARE EVER THE SAME
- 160 PAGES OF THE RAWEST SHIT YOU'VE EVER SEEN
- AN INNOVATIVE d6 DICE POOL SYSTEM THAT'S EASY TO LEARN AND EXCITING TO USE. CRITS WHEN YOU ROLL 666.
- 3 TYPES OF COMBAT, JUST FOR YOU: REGULAR, SOCIAL, & FINANCIAL
- EXTREMELY COOL ART BY MYSELF AND BRYTON J. SWAN (@DapperGamelord on Twitter)
- An in-depth CONTRACT GENERATION SYSTEM that allows GMs to come up with unique and complex missions with zero prep.
- 36 ASSASSINATION TARGETS, including CEOs, PSIONIC FREAKS, INFLUENCERS, and DRACULA
- A whole bunch of d66 lists for Contract Generation, such as: LOCATION, SECURITY, COMPLICATIONS, SECRETS, and ASSASSINATION METHODS. All of the above influences how much you get paid and how hard it'll be to get the job done. They're VERY COOL.
- GEAR, GUNS, AND MECHS
- STATS FOR 36 MONSTERS AND GOONS
- 7 PREMADE CONTRACTORS
- ABSOLUTELY NO AI BULLSHIT
"DUDE, THIS IS FUCKED. THIS IS RAW." - EVERYONE
WHAT WAS THAT ABOUT RESURRECTION?
Years ago, the American Consumer's Federation's top scientists determined that the Afterlife is REAL and HORRIBLE. Nothing but EVERLASTING TORTURE awaits the dead in THE DEATH DIMENSION, no matter what.
So they built the RESURRECTION MATRIX to keep us SAFE. When you die in the HyperMall, you are reborn in a fresh new body, assuming you can pay for it. It's great because if you get sick, you can just kill yourself and you'll be cured. No more sick days! Hooray!
THAT'S A PROBLEM. I THOUGHT YOU SAID WE WERE KILLING PEOPLE.
Listen, pal, you're gonna have to figure it out. The Client ain't paying for a Target that ain't dead. Hack the Res Matrix, take 'em somewhere it doesn't reach, open a psychic portal to the Death Dimension, I don't care. Just stop complaining and do your job, or you'll be hearing from HR.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM UPDATES?
More and better art, better layout, gameplay tweaks, balance, and patch notes. I have a professional editor(!) working tirelessly to make HM:UV the best game it possibly can be.
Updates will be MONTHLY. As mentioned above, HyperMall: Unlimited Violence is FEATURE COMPLETE. You can and should play it in its current state. Updates are only going to make it better and cooler.
STRETCH GOALS
If we meet our funding goals, I'll be able to make DLC, which is already sketched out and partially written. The specifics of what will go into each piece of DLC are subject to change.
As updates roll out and DLCs are completed, the price for HM:UV will undergo minor inflation. If you BUY NOW you'll have access to the base game and DLC for just 15 smackaroos.
$666.69 - DLC1 "HYPERMALL: FREAKSHIT CATALOGUE" WE DID IT
- 36 NEW CCONTRACTOR BACKGROUNDS INCLUDING: "SINGLE MOM WHO WORKS TWO JOBS," "HUMAN ORTOLAN," AND "SPINE WARLOCK"
- +MORE GEAR
$2,000.69 - DLC2 "HYPERMALL: POSTHUMAN BLUES" WE DID IT
- EXPANDED MECH COMBAT RULES
- 36 ALL NEW MECHS
- MECH GEAR
- +MORE
$5,000.00 - DLC3 "HYPERMALL: ORION KILLERS" WE DID IT
- CHOSEN BY COMMUNITY VOTE.
- A CAMPAIGN OF LINKED CONTRACTS ABOUT KILLING A DEMIGOD AND THE AMERICAN DREAM.
- "A beautiful man with eyes of light and a voice that flays flesh has appeared in the HyperMall. Of course somebody wants him dead."
- "When everyone in the HyperMall starts to dream of this stranger and his eyes of light after you put him in the ground, it becomes clear that there's something more going on than just some charismatic weirdo with psychic powers playing God."
- Prophet Margins
- Heaven's Detritus
- Congenital Disease in the Heart of the American Dream
WHY EARLY ACCESS?
A dark spirit is forcing me to make HM:UV as amazing and perfect as possible and I can only do that with your support. You, as a consumer, pay less and get your hands on it RIGHT NOW + all updates. I, as the lowly game designer, get to pay rent and, depending on funding, commission artists. A potential physical release will depend on a future crowdfunding campaign.
IS THIS GAME KID FRIENDLY?
No lol
WHAT ELSE DO I GOTTA KNOW?
The contents, project length, layout, art, and mechanics are subject to change as time goes on and the project evolves. Please let me know in the comments below if you notice typos (impossible, I am infallible) or have feedback (extremely appreciated).
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Development log
- HyperMall: Unlimited Violence License25 days ago
- PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE39 days ago
- HyperMall Kickstarter! 3 Days Left!95 days ago
- HyperMall Kickstarter is LIVEAug 13, 2024
- HYPERMALL: UNLIMITED VIOLENCE KICKSTARTERJul 24, 2024
- HyperMall Nominated for the CRIT AwardsJun 14, 2024
- Update on UpdatesJun 02, 2024
- APRIL UPDATE 1.3Apr 11, 2024
Comments
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Wow, what an incredible [CONSUMER PRODUCT] I'll be running it with my friends as soon as possible. Can't wait for the updated pdf with more
goodies[CONSUMER PRODUCT].OINK FOR THE PIG GOD. SLOP FOR THE SLOP THRONE.
This shit is really well done and super cool, you've done a great job here
thank you! I can't wait to show everyone the physical edition / updated digital version
Hello!
Is it possible to have some more community copies of the game?
Thank you!
yeah sure here you go
If you don't get one in time DM me on Twitter or bluesky or whatever
I just got one!
Thank you so much, can't wait to play it!
This media product is the only canon media product.
also will the physical edition expand on disrupting the res matrix? The torment algorithm has made my brain too soft and sleek to comprehend it.
Because i am a disorganized freak, my notes on changes from 1.3 to the physical edition are pretty terrible, but I believe that the section on disrupting the Resurrection Matrix is expanded a bit.
I didn't want to give too many examples of how to do it, because part of the fun is groups figuring out Permadeath solutions on their own.
I will definitely give it another pass
Hey, I backed the Kickstarter and wanted to note this product of media is so lit (that it has burned my eyes). I was told to come here by Hammer City Games and
tormentask you if a Solo mode could ever be considered. I would love to drag my fellow consumers into this, but I would also like to run the simulations by myself as well.Also, when do the backers get access to the PDF? I can't wait to hold this nightmare in my hands, but I'm curious if the PDF will come out first.
there's not currently any plans to create solo rules for HyperMall, as I have like 0 experience with them.
The updated PDF will almost certainly be out before the physical edition is in people's hands
Since the release of the third party license, and my release from the prison that is college semesters, I was curious if I could get a PDF of the older version so I could start figuring out what might need to be changed/added for a solo play module. Up to you if you want to fulfill that request, or if I'm asking too near the newer pdf's release.
the two don't have significantly different rules. The main difference is art and a handful of Psionics have been tweaked. Anything you make should be compatible with the final product
OMFG I am so upset I want to cry, I missed the Kickstarter and this game changed my life. It's among my favourite pieces of media and art ever made. Rat Bastard Games, is there anyway I can contact you regarding a possible way of purchasing a copy? Even of the PDF, as it seems it will be all new art and some new content; or are the kickstarter PDF versions/updates going to be released to those of us who have this itch copy? I know this was my mistake, and i do apologize for this request but I beg that my passion for translates. I gave my life to SLAUGHTR, and I'd love to continue killing for SLAUGHTR. Thanks for taking the time to read this
I'm touched that you enjoyed HyperMall so much!
Late pledges are still available on the Kickstarter! Also we're going to be selling physical copies for retail later on as well.
The digital edition here on itch will be updated to match the physical edition (art, layout, etc.) once the physical edition is finished. It's not too late!
when i go to manage pledge it says only 2 dollar pay pig tier is available left?
I will ask my publisher, Hammer City Games, about this and get back to you! If anyone else reading this has a similar problem, let me or Hammer City know
thanks so much for going out of the way for me, im sure you understand if was to miss a physical HMUV id never forgive myself
Hammer City tells me that KS makes you select for the 2 dollar tier and then will later send out a survey which will give you the option to buy the game. I have no idea why it works like this.
Spreading cheeks for the algo...
(Good game)
(Thanks for the community copy, you are the best <3)
FINALLY! A [CONSUMER PRODUCT] for a sick fuck like me. Now I can further use my funds to finally finish The Torment Nexus, the hot new venture capital darling of the week from the hit novel "Please Do Not Invent The Torment Nexus"
mmore benevolence pppplease im fucking broke and maybe reading this will make me feel better
you're fucking pathetic dude.
imagine begging for a free copy?
dumbass
for you my friend, anything
imagine i saw this on time.
anyways
[March of the Gladiators cannot be played in public. Please report to the nearest guillotine.]
Thank you for your work, the game is amazing ! Do you know when the new illustrations will be added to the digital version ? I saw some of them on the kickstarter page and it looks gorgeous
Glad you like it! Once the physical version is complete (a few months from now), we're going to update the digital version to match it.
I hope more people [CONSUMERS] are able to find this [CONSUMER PRODUCT], it seems quite [CONDUCIVE TO EMPLOYEE MORALE]
fun!(mostly for my own personal benefit [CEO GRINDSET] as i [PLEBIAN] would be able to clench a [STATE-CONDONED PIRACY EDITION]
community copybetwixt the various amount of buttocks of my so-called "broke ass")PERHAPS THIS NEW. [REBATE] WILL *lure* THE FLOCK TO YOUR *monetary endeavoral* FRONT DOOR! GOOD LUCK FINE FELLOW FINE FELLOW FINE FELLOW
side note you should read House of Leaves
(fuck that doesnt make it blue uh um uh fuck um)
MINOTAUR
yeah that worksoooohhh a plus 1! i've been fucking noticed! someone has fucking perceived me i'm going to leave now
i cant live in the fucking panopticon (ignore that i automatically get perceived because itch.io sorts comment recent first)
Real talk, a market simulator for this game would be
FUCKED
(Community Copy claimed- thank you sincerely for making them available :) )
THIS [CONSUMER PRODUCT] HAS INCREASED MY HAPPINESS QUOTIENT BEYOND RECOMMENDED LEVELS. IT UNDERSTANDS ITS SOURCE MATERIAL AND DOESN'T TRY TO DO ANYTHING FANCY WITH IT AND THAT MAKES IT ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.
THE GAME IS INNOVATIVE AND RUNS SMOOTHER THAN A [OTHER BUTTER-BASED PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE] GREASED WOMBAT.
MY [FELLOW SLAUGHTR USERS) AND I SUBMIT OUR GRATITUDE
THANK YOU, CITIZEN
Great [Consumable Merchandise], im suprised it didnt have a actively self referencial "Class", but maybe im just stupid and didnt find it idk
so excited to bust this out!!!!
HAVE FUN, CITIZEN. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST. COMPLY.
Does it come with 500 hours of mind-pumping action?!
this is the Gorbino's Quest of TTRPGs
no, sadly this is not like gorbinos quest
I want to PLAY this ON_LINE with my
dipSHITFRIENDS.Is there ON_LINE SUPPORT? Or am I going Rustic(TM) WITH IT?
will be honest i have no idea what you're asking
Oh word
I primarily play TTRPGs online, is there any support (planned or currently available) for playing this online either on roll20 or Foundry or FantasyGrounds etc? If not, then the only way to play online would be sharing a dice-roller and each person having character sheets etc
There's no plans to set up anything VTT related, unfortunately. However, several very talented people have created autosheets and other online tools for HyperMall that make online play very smooth.
https://qin-metit.itch.io/hypermall-unlimited-violence-autosheet
https://wicked-oni-publishing.itch.io/hmuv-gm-cheat-sheet
https://wicked-oni-publishing.itch.io/hmuv-online-character-sheet
Oooh, these are convenient! Big thanks to the people who made them! (And to you too, ofc, enjoying the read so far!)
CONSUME PRODUCT
YOU MUST DO SO, CITIZEN
This game is sick, I was thinking about running a body horror cyberpunk campaign when I stumbled on this system. Love it! Gender is my favourite target
Hi hi! I made a full autosheet for the game - though it evidently includes basically all player-side content (backgrounds, mutations, psionics, etc) so I won't share it publicly but uhhhhhhhhhh you may be interested?
Yay! Sent!
When you level up a character, do you add 10 + your current level in Debt, or 10 + your next level?
current level
Thank you!
Hey, just bought the game :) Looks really cool, gonna play it with my friends when i get the chance. Just wanted to say that im not sure the line about flouridated water in the intro paragraphs is super cool. The idea that fluoride in the water is harmful is like... wrong. And belief in that idea can easily be a gateway that leads people into far right beliefs (for an example, see Australian TV chef Pete Evans). As such, it might be better to replace the reference with like leaded water, since that's already mentioned on page 63. Sorry for the little monologue, just something I think could be changed for the better.
I left it in because I trust my readers are smart enough to know that anti-fluoride stuff is bullshit. I appreciate the feedback and it is something I will consider changing on the next editing pass.
Understandable, have a nice day.
Thinking about it, its not really that funny so I'm probably going to cut it. I appreciate you drawing attention to it.
I feel like this game is so obviously satire that you'd have to be a real life fluoride-zombie to have this be your gateway to the right. It would be like having Fahrenheit 451 be your gateway to fascism.
okay upon further thought i have one bad thing to say about this game: it feels kinda man centric. there are a few classes that have hate women as a passion but no hates men, ya know? I get wanting to avoid being misogynistic, but there are as many women that are weird about capitalism as there men. I saw the freak shit catalog is going to have a mom contract killing as a side gig class, so that's nice, hope there's more like that.
otherwise, great game, no notes
It's something I'm aware of and actively working on
DUDE, THIS IS FUCKED. THIS IS RAW.
EVERYONE SAYS THIS, CONTRACTOR
Random question: what would happen if the HyperMall and Alpha Complex came into contact with one another?
they would kiss
Really? I figured they'd immediately go to war while accusing one another of being Communist.
Why not both?
I mean, anything's possible, but at my table at least, Friend Computer is effectively aroace (and enforces that on all of its citizen-clones with hormone suppressants in the food) and the Torment Algorithm is exclusively turned on by Norman Thompson's suffering. Neither of those really lend themselves to making out sloppy style in cyberspace.
You can't stop their love
kill everyone now
all six billion of them, even
You should commission someone to make a D66 die and sell it
https://impact-miniatures.myshopify.com/products/d36_2d6
This is a repost of my 5 star review
"This is one of those few games, like GREED, like Troika in the sense that it just causes an outpouring of creativity for everyone at the table. The writing is immaculate to deliver a unified tone of the gross, the unfettered and the deeply inhuman,
If you want a good time, buy this game and buy it again."
THANK YOU, CITIZEN. YOU WILL BE SPARED.
If i were to write down every time this book make me laugh id find the itch.io comment limit
YOU HAVE EXCEEDED YOUR DAILY JOY QUOTA. PLEASE REPORT TO HUMAN RESOURCES FOR REEDUCATION.
I NOW UNDERSTAND TRUE [love], 10/10.*
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I MISSED OUT ON A FREE COPY BUT I'LL BUY ONE WHEN I GET PAID
I HAVE ACQUIRED A FREE COPY I AM READY TO TORMENT MY
FRIENDSCOLLEAGUESTHEY WILL UNDERSTAND PAIN
I ACQUIRED A FREE COPY BUT NOW I AM GIVING YOU MONEY IN PREPARATION FOR EXPOSING MY PLAYERS TO THEIR FIRST TARGET: A BASEBALL PLAYER WHOSE CHAOS GRAND SLAM THREATENS THE NEW FUNKCHUNKOPOP™ GIGAFACTORY
HE MUST BE DEFEATED, CITIZEN. OUR SHAREHOLDERS DEMAND IT.
I purchased this CONSUMER PRODUCT to offset the ravenous parasites and keep the manufacturer in business. I have distributed fifteen copies laced with hyperillegal stimulants to endangered species and as such have voided the warranty. I love capitalism, glory to the dollar value.
FUCK THEM ENDANGERED SPECIES
This absolute banger of a game was missing an online character sheet, so I made one, with Contract tracker so your players know where and how they lost money, and "automated" hit locations because discord bots hate d66s
I'M BLOWN AWAY, THIS IS STELLAR WORK.
HYPERMALL: UNLIMITED VIOLENCE is type 3 fun. Bad things will happen to your character. You will not be able to explain any of it to your mother without making her question your life choices. Spending debt is weird and sad and genuinely makes me want to hit things until they die (positive), and if that sentence doesn't make any sense to you, please play the game I promise you just need context.
THIS IS VERY KIND EVERYONE SHOULD CHECK OUT SHOUTING CROW'S GAMES THEY ARE VERY GOOD
PRAISE BE TO THE CONSUMER!
HALLOWED IS ITS MAW
This game watered my crops, shot the corpos on my tail, gave me multiple physical and neurological mutations(probably positive), and I haven't even read it yet. Bitchin game!
THANK YOU. GET BACK TO WORK.
Oh right I should drop this bitchass here
*EXTREMELY CORRECT BUZZER NOISE*
Based
I regret buying this. 10/10 would give my money again
(i love it )
BUYER PROTECTIONS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR YOUR SAFETY. NO REFUNDS.