Gaming ๐น๏ธ
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Do you like video games?
For the ultimate virtual gaming experience, HeroFest offers you plenty of options for free gaming, competitions with old and new friends as well as a direct point of contact with your indie game makers. Don't miss it!
Action & Adventure ๐ฎ
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Nintendo โ Experience next-level gaming
Immerse yourself in the world of Nintendo Switch 2 and test exclusive pre-releases that you can't try anywhere else first!
Discover the Free To Play & Co-Op Area, get your hands on exclusive merchandise, and experience exciting games up close. Enjoy gaming adventures alone or together with friends.
HardRead โ Live Fighting Game Action๐ฎ๐ฅ
HardRead brings fighting games to HeroFest! On Saturday and Sunday, we will be hosting tournaments in Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Guilty Gear Strive; official direct qualifiers for the Swiss BundesBattle Season 3. Between matches, free-play stations with various games and arcade sticks invite you to try out, train, and exchange ideas. Come by, play with the community, and secure your place in the rankings!
MIFCOM Free To Play Area ๐ฅ๏ธ
Try out the latest games on brand-new MIFCOM gaming setups โ alone, with colleagues, or as a backseater. Have fun at the free play stations, discover new strategies and action titles, and enjoy the pure gaming experience.
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GIANTS Software Indie Game Area
Phew, quite a few AAA titles at HeroFest, but what about the indie games? Don't worry! At HeroFest, GIANTS Software presents a dedicated area where you can try out games from (Swiss) development studios and chat directly with the developers about their ideas. ๐ฎImmerse yourself in new and unreleased games and give your feedback live on site!
Look forward to exciting projects from, among others:
- Team Kwakwa
- Castle Village Games
- Dreamhunt Studio
- Amberbite
- SAE Institute student projects
Exclusively at HeroFest, you can also play the brand-new racing simulation Project Motor Racing from GIANTS Software โ an experience you can't test anywhere else!
Interdiscount Shop โ Experience Beat the Pro ๐๐ฎ
Pure action awaits you at the Interdiscount booth: Take on the Beat The Pro Challenge and challenge the well-known pros Noahreyli and ML Gamer in a direct duel! Show off your skills, surpass yourself, and secure your fame in the community.
You also have the opportunity to buy games and hardware directly on site โ perfect for taking your setup to the next level.
Rhythm & Music Games ๐ต
Guitar Hero โ The Cult Classic Returns ๐ธ
Experience the ultimate Guitar Hero vibes live at HeroFest!
Play Clone Hero at multiple stations - the perfect setup for nostalgic fans and high score hunters alike. Show off your skills, qualify for the Swiss Championship and win amazing prizes. Whether you're a beginner or a pro: it's time to rock out!
Schedule
Friday: Free Play for everyone
Saturday: Free Play + Registration & Qualifiers from 10:00 AM -> Quarterfinals at 04:30 PM -> Semifinals at 17:30 PM
Sunday: Free Play + Grand Finals on the HeroFest Mainstage!
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OSU! Swiss Community โ Pure rhythm๐ต
Jump into "osu!", the fast-paced rhythm game where anime, music, and pure chaos collide! Easy to try, impossible to put down.
At the OSC booth you will be able to learn the basics of "osu!" with us and test your gaming and musical skills!
You may also explore the history of the community through the last decade as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary!
Finally you can participate in the "osu! Challenge".
Will you be a future osu! rhythm champion?
Just Dance Stage โ Dance your way to the top๐๐บ
The official Swiss championship will take place live at HeroFest! Whether you're a pro or a beginner, let loose on stage, show off your moves, and take part in community tutorials.
Immersive & Retro ๐น๏ธ
Retro Game Area โ Take a trip down memory lane ๐น๏ธ
Over 50 different consoles and systems โ including Atari and Tetris โ are waiting for you to explore. Play alone or with friends and experience the classic gaming fun of yesteryear.
Free Roam VR โ Virtual adventures up close ๐
Experience Free Roam VR from GenZone VR: run, jump, and fight in virtual worlds without cables. Battle hordes of zombies, compete with your friends in tactical special ops missions, or embark on an exciting pirate adventure. Try out a variety of games and experience how reality and virtual worlds merge seamlessly.
Ovomaltine โ The hybrid parkour course full of energy ๐ช๐ซ
Ovomaltine will make you sweat โ and it's pure fun! An innovative hybrid parkour course awaits you, testing your endurance, agility, and reaction skills. Whether big or small, alone or in a team: everyone will reach their limits here.
Master the challenges and win great prizes โ Ovomaltine gives you extra power for your gaming adventure!
Fisherman's Friend โ Strong nerves and lots of endurance ๐จ๐ช
At Fisherman's Friend, two exciting challenges await you โ and you decide how you want to prove yourself! In the virtual Strongmen Run, you can demonstrate your gaming skills and battle your way through an action-packed digital challenge. If you prefer something more tangible, a physical endurance challenge awaits you, testing your fitness and willpower.
Whether virtual or real โ take on the challenge and win great prizes with a little skill!
Knorr โ Win together ๐ฒ๐ค
Knorr brings you a cooperative gaming experience that requires teamwork! Join forces with your friends to tackle exciting challenges, complete tasks, and win delicious prizes.
Arcades Area โ pure nostalgia ๐ฐ
Here you'll find a large number of different pinball machines and nostalgic arcade machines โ free to play without coins.
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Armida Finance VR Flight Simulator โ Take off in VR โ๏ธ
Take a seat in the cockpit and test your virtual flying skills. Precision, speed, and control โ all in virtual reality.