ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos Brings the Battle for Earth to Steam VR, PlayStation VR

Oculus Quest 2 Launch Window Title Expands Its Mission to New Platforms This Year

TOKYO – 21 Jan. 2021 – ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos, the sci-fi, anime-style adventure with a twisting narrative and difficult choices developed by VR industry veterans MyDearest Inc., brings the fight for humanity’s survival to Steam on Friday, 19 Feb. and PlayStation VR on Thursday, 15 April.

Step into the shoes of android super-soldier Chloe in a story set 200 years after TOKYO CHRONOS. Fight to save humanity from the Meteoras, massive aliens that conquered Earth’s surface. Battle in the Makhia, giant robots designed to slay the invaders, deploying tactical defenses and wielding massive Rail Cannons in battle.

In Adventure mode, explore the planet’s last refuge, Augmented Tokyo. Get to know the residents of this underground city and take in concerts from this world’s virtual celebrity, Noa, who also serves as Chloe’s co-pilot. Discover branching paths with the help of the Libra system, which guides Chloe toward certain choices, and deploy the Ariadne system to travel back to previous decisions to alter the course of fate and uncover multiple endings in a 15-20 hour story.

ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos features some of Japan’s most remarkable anime talent, with a memorable cast of characters designed by renowned character artist LAM with both English and Japanese voice acting. Notable J-Pop singers set the tone with an all-new song by ASCA (Fate/Apocrypha, Sword Art Online, TOKYO CHRONOS) called “DESIRE.” and performances by R!N Gemie (PROMARE, Attack on Titan Season 2).

“Bringing the ALTDEUS experience to Steam and PSVR means that more players can see this amazing world we spent so much time making,” said Haruki Kashiwakura, game director, MyDearest. “After Oculus Quest players made ALTDEUS the highest-rated game on the Oculus Store with so many great reviews, we’re confident VR fans of all kinds will enjoy diving into the future for themselves.”

ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos will be available for $29.99 on SteamVR on 19 February, 2021, and PlayStation VR on 15 April, 2021, with English and Japanese voice acting and Chinese (Simplified), German, and French subtitles. 

For more information, please visit the ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos official website, follow it on Facebook, Twitter, and search for #ALTDEUS on social media.

About MyDearest Inc.

MyDearest Inc. is one of the leading VR game developers in Japan with a passion for unconventional storytelling. Their desire to share intricate narratives and gripping VR experiences have taken their journey to the West with the release of their mystery adventure game TOKYO CHRONOS in 2019. After a successful Kickstarter campaign for TOKYO CHRONOS and accolades from Oculus, MyDearest Inc. sets its sights on global releases again with titles like ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos. To learn more, visit the MyDearest Inc. official website.

Make good use of your extended soccer knowledge while training shots on your Switch in Football Cup 2021. The game will launch on Nintendo’s platform on February 4th this year.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 21st, Cracow, Poland.
It’s 2021, and your New Year’s resolution was to move from the couch, find your dusty sweatsuit, put those soccer shoes on, and try to get back into shape while scoring some goals. Or you could implement a more sophisticated strategy instead – stay on the couch for just a little while and hit some goals on your Nintendo Switch first.

You can find the game on Nintendo eShop (https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/football-cup-2021-switch/).

ABOUT FOOTBALL CUP 2021

Be sure you don’t make the fields of the most famous stadiums wait for your team to arrive beneath their glowing spotlights! Explore the vast amounts of uniquely designed levels and fight your way through each tournament phase. Meet the legends in the finale and show them how it’s done. Claim all your trophies and become a beacon of soccer experience. Show other countries who has the best team on the planet, win the champions cup, and become a soccer star!

FOOTBALL CUP 2021 – MAIN FEATURES

• Begin your professional career as a soccer player and climb to the very top.
• Start slow and learn the basic soccer skills in the Basic game mode.
• Challenge yourself in the Daily Challenges mode, where you’ll be able to stay in good shape with everyday training and climb the ladder of experience at the same time.
• Become the sensation of the Season. Lead your soccer team through the whole season to league glory.
• Once ready, enter the Tournament. Try to become a soccer star, conquer other teams, and make soccer history.
• Make sure the League is just the beginning. Conquer Europa, Copa del Sur, or Champions Cup. Test your soccer skills in tournaments scattered around the world and become famous!

Football Cup 2021 is being developed by Inlogic Sports and will be published on Nintendo Switch by 7Levels. The game is coming to the console on February 4th this year.

More information about the game can be found on Nintendo eShop, the publisher’s website and Facebook.

About 7Levels
7Levels is a Polish indie game developer founded in 2014 and based in Crakow, Poland. Our main goal is to create high-quality games with Nintendo fans in mind. However, we don’t focus solely on our own projects – we help other studios publish and promote their titles on Nintendo consoles. http://www.7lvls.com/

About Inlogic Sports
Inlogic Sports is a department of Inlogic Software, a studio focused on Android and HTML5 games for mobile phones. The team distributes their apps through a global network reaching 150+ countries across five continents. Inlogic cooperates with more than 200 companies. Operators including Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Telefonica O2, and Movistar; gaming studios, including Walt Disney and EA Mobile; and other well-known aggregators such as Gameloft, Zed, or Opera are all positive references and proof of the company’s position on the mobile entertainment market. https://www.inlogic.sk/

Just in time for Steam’s Big Adventure Event, Clifftop Games and Raw Fury are reigniting a catalogue classic with Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut, full of new content, atmosphere, and an unforgettable mystery.

01/21/2021 – Stockholm – Return to Conwell Springs when the award-winning adventure Kathy Rain re-emerges in the Director’s Cut edition, featuring an extended story with more puzzles to solve and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding beneath the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut will be launching on Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux this autumn.

New to Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut 

• Improved narrative, additional plotlines, and an extended ending which gives new dimension to beloved characters 
• Remixed soundtrack with fresh tunes for the new chapters 
• Several unlockable motorcycle paint jobs to personalize your precious Katmobile
• Controller support 
• Enlarged game environments to fill up the entire screen without black bars on the sides on top of graphical improvements
• (No Spoilers but…) DEATH SEQUENCES! 
• Plus much more! 

About the original Kathy Rain 

Set in the 90’s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who must come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently departed grandfather. 

Armed with her motorcycle, a pack of cigs, and a notepad, Kathy delves into a local mystery surrounding her hometown that will take her on a harrowing journey of emotional and personal turmoil.

As she follows the trail of clues left by her grandfather, questions emerge: What was Joseph Rain really looking for that night all those years ago? What turned him into a mere shell of a man, confined to a wheelchair? What secret did a suicidal young artist take with her to the grave, and why are so many people in Conwell Springs going mad? The truth is dark, sinister, and yours to uncover…

About Clifftop Games 

Clifftop Games is a Swedish indie game developer committed to thought-provoking, intimate, story-driven experiences. 

About Raw Fury 

Raw Fury is a (un)publisher. We don’t care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. And we want to help developers make magic. 

Rolling Hills Estates, California – January 21st, 2021 – Arc System Works America, Inc. is pleased to announce that Kowloon Highschool Chronicle, the classic PS2-era Adventure RPG, is being released in English for the first time on the Nintendo Switch on February 4th, 2021 for $29.99 USD! Originally released as Kowloon Youma Gakuen Ki in Japan, Kowloon Highschool Chronicle features remastered graphics, classic first-person dungeon exploration, and a unique conversation system.

Take on the role of a young man who appears as a transfer student at Kamiyoshi Academy in Shinjuku, Tokyo. While he seems like a normal student, he is actually a treasure hunter. His mission is to discover a mysterious ruin hidden deep beneath the school. Accompanied by his new friends from school, he sets out to discover the mysteries of a super ancient civilization. However, numerous traps, monsters called “Kehito” that lurk within the ruins, and the clutches of the “student council” stand in his way! Build your relationship with friends, solve puzzles, dodge traps, defeat enemies, and discover the great mysteries and treasure sealed beneath the school!

Key Features

Deep, Challenging Gameplay: Choose from a myriad of different friends, classmates, and allies and brave the darkest of dungeons in search of adventure and untold wealth. Be sure to build your team with care; the enemies and dungeons will present a true challenge and the wrong teammates may lead you to certain doom.

Innovative Conversation System: Express yourself in the story through feelings and actions. Why choose a canned response when you can give a character an angry glare, loving touch, or a bizarre lick? How everyone views you depends on how straight (or insane) you present yourself.

Revamped Graphics: Bringing the game firmly into the modern era, the art and graphics have been redone in high definition and now match the beautiful character designs, challenging gameplay and compelling story.

©ATLUS
©SEGA 
© ARC SYSTEM WORKS/TOYBOX Inc. All rights reserved.
“Kowloon Youma Gakuen Ki” is registered trademark or trademarks of Atlus Co., Ltd.

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The hit PC time-warping multiverse game by South Korean developers Tino Gamez launches today for Nintendo Switch, and next month for PlayStation 4

Munich, Germany – 21 January 2021. The journey to the NEOVERSE starts today for gamers on Nintendo Switch! After achieving more than 2,400 Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews on Steam, Tino Gamez brings PC hit NEOVERSE to Nintendo Switch with three charismatic Heroes, multiple skill combinations for each Hero and unlimited destinations that vary based on your choices.

About Neoverse

NEOVERSE is a time warping multiverse game consisting of thrilling adventures that are packed with exciting challenges. Combining roguelite, deck-building and strategy gameplay together, NEOVERSE puts your skills to the test. Embark on an adventure with a cast of unique heroes to save the living realms.

Be the Savior of NEOVERSE

• Create your own Strategy with 300 cards and over 100 skills.
• Choose from three Charismatic Heroes, each with their own unique abilities and specialties.
• Over 70 types of Monsters to battle, each with their own skills, techniques and fighting styles.
• Multiple skill Combinations for each Hero. Play your way.
• Play for fun and adventure or take on challenging levels for more hardcore players.

Start your Journey Across Time and Space

• Every adventure is different! Customize your experience with new cards each time you play.
• Your future destinations will depend on every decision you make.
• The future and beyond are legendary tales yet to be told!

Endless Gaming Experience

• Strategy customization is your key to saving the Neoverse.
• Weave your talent tree and create your own skill combination.
• Switch between gear options to master the game.

Immerse yourself in a journey through NEOVERSE and find yourself transcended to the future. NEOVERSE is available now for Nintendo Switch at £17.49/$24.00/€19,49 , and launches next month for PlayStation 4.

UK Store link can be found here.
US Store link can be found here.

About Tino Gamez
Tino Games is a Korean game developer that seeks to locate the fundamental fun for gamers. Tino developed “Majestia” in 2017 and “NEOVERSE” is now available on Steam / Xbox / Switch and soon on PlayStation.

About NeoBricks
NeoBricks GmbH is a Global Game Service Partner based in Germany. NeoBricks provides services such as community management, game operation, marketing, and public relations in the gaming industries of Asia, Europe, and America; bringing Asian games to the Western market.

Hit game’s mobile port releases today on the Apple Appstore and Google Play

Giebelstadt, Germany, January 21st, 2021: Are you ready? SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated is the latest entertainment software blockbuster featuring the world’s most beloved deep-sea critters to be ported to iOS and Android devices. THQ Nordic family member HandyGames teamed up with Nickelodeon to develop and publish this premium title. That means the purchase includes the full experience with no hidden pay-walls, pay-to-win, or ads.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated is available now on the Apple AppStore and Google Play.

Play as SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy in the remake of this fan-favorite title and battle raging robots with bubble-blasting abilities. Each of the playable characters has their own unique skill set to curb Plankton’s evil plan to steal the secret Krabby Patty formula. Run, bounce, and underpants-bungee-jump through Bikini Bottom and meet countless characters from the beloved television series.
The battle is on!

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated Mobile is out now and priced at $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99

Buy now at the Apple AppStore:
https://apps.apple.com/app/spongebob-squarepants/id1523633394

Buy now at the Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hg.bfbb

About SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated Mobile:
The SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated mobile port features all of the irreverent humor and Bikini Bottom adventures found in the PC and console game available at iOS and Google users’ fingertips. Originally released in 2003 and remade (some say with the help of a secret formula) in 2020, the Battle for Bikini Bottom is a cult-classic game featuring high-end visuals, modern resolutions and carefully polished gameplay. In the mobile version, the controls have been meticulously optimized for devices with touch screens, with a controller also available.

Features:

• Play as SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy and use their unique skills
• Curb Plankton’s evil scheme to rule Bikini Bottom with his army of rusty robots
• Experience memorable encounters with countless characters from the series
• Enjoy overhauled visuals for modern devices and polished controls for a marvelous mobile experience
• Play with a gamepad thanks to full controller support
• Ravel in childhood memories with the characters’ original voices from the TV series

ABOUT HANDYGAMES

HandyGames™ is part of the THQ Nordic and Embracer Group family and operates as an international publisher for mid-sized projects and developers for a worldwide audience.

The focus lies on creating and publishing games for current gen consoles like PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X or Nintendo Switch™ as well as games for Steam and many other PC gaming distribution channels. HandyGames™ produces titles for new innovative gaming platforms, for example VR (Virtual Reality) on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Samsung Gear VR, but also offers games of all kind of genres for Android smartphones and tablets, Apple iPhones, iPads and many other mobile and smart devices.

As a games company and that is truly passionate about gaming, we always strive for gameplay innovation. We received the German Developer Award as “Best German Game Studio” in 2015 and produced and published award-winning games of virtually every video gaming genre imaginable for a diverse range of audiences and gameplay styles. One example is “Townsmen VR” which was awarded with the German Games Award 2018 in the category “Best Game Design”.

Independent Developer BitFinity Packs Musical Adventure with Exclusive Track, Portable Play, and More

Baton Rouge, La. – January 21, 2021 – Face the music in Tadpole Treble Encore. Independent developer BitFinity are thrilled to announce the release of Tadpole Treble Encore for the Nintendo Switch™ system today. In this unique approach to the rhythm game genre, players embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music. As Baton, you’ll literally “play along” with the game’s music as you dodge past predators and obstacles who take the place of the notes for each level’s song. Avoid enemies and hit percussive notes on the beat to accumulate points and fill your Treble Charge to blast through anything in your path.

Tadpole Treble Encore comes packed with new unlockables, Handheld Mode support, and a brand-new stage exclusive for its Nintendo Switch system debut. All in all, there are over 30 original music compositions and 14 levels (including 5 boss battles). In addition to the story mode, the game includes bonus content such as unlockable music, a large bestiary, and in-game commentaries for every level. Best of all, the robust and easy-to-use Composition Mode lets players create their own original levels and music!

“As two lifelong gamers and Nintendo fans, we couldn’t be happier to be launching Tadpole Treble: Encore on the Nintendo Switch today,” said Michael Taranto, co-creator of Tadpole Treble Encore. “We’d like to thank our Kickstarter supporters and players who helped spread the word of Tadpole Treble on Wii U and Steam – and helped make this exciting encore a reality.” Tadpole Treble Encore is developed and published by BitFinity and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. Find it today on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch for $8.99 USD. To keep up on the latest from the developers and updates on Tadpole Treble Encore for the Nintendo Switch and Tadpole Treble for Steam and Wii U, please visit the official website and follow developers Matthew Taranto and Michael Taranto on Twitter.

About BitFinity

A small team with big ideas, BitFinity was founded by two brothers who are lifelong gamers. Inspired by Nintendo’s works, BitFinity aims to focus on gameplay-driven concepts to create unique and fun experiences. The company’s founder, Matthew Taranto, already had a sizable audience with his popular parody webcomic, “Brawl in the Family,” but wanted to use the strip as a launching point for bigger ideas. Today, BitFinity is working on an action/rhythm game Tadpole Treble Encore for the Nintendo Switch system, the follow up to the critically acclaimed release of Tadpole Treble for Wii U and Steam.

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Legendary collection releases on 29th January 2021 Retro masterpiece makes a great comeback

Stuttgart, Germany, January 20th 2021 – ININ Games will release on January 29th both the physical boxed and digitally eagerly anticipated and legendary Turrican collection – Turrican Flashback on Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation4.

Developed by legends in the video game industry and remastered by lifelong fans, Turrican’s long awaited return to the market is finally here with a prestigious and carefully selected collection of some of the most amazing titles. The endless exploration and challenge of the classic Turrican 1 & 2 explodes alongside the arcade perfection of Super Turrican and Mega Turrican in Turrican Flashback, bringing you 4 of action gaming’s finest examples of the genre.

Released originally on the classic home computer system, The Commodore Amiga, followed by sequels on Super Nintendo and Mega Drive, these remasters bring brand new elements to the tried and true formula offering both old and new fans something unique for this edition. Play tested and tailored by lifelong Turrican fans from across Europe, the new control scheme makes each Turrican game intuitive and easily accessible for all players as each button and command corresponds to action, and allows for even more precise shots and jumps than ever before. 

The all new “Rewind” feature also allows for an optional easier challenge as the pitfalls for older game designs can be overcome by trial and error instantly. For those who wish to come back to the adventure at a later time, the save states are there to let you pick up exactly where you left off.

For those who miss the scanlines and curvatures of retro monitors, Turrican Flashback is not just a travel through time in terms of the games, but even the presentation! Use one of the best CRT shaders in the industry and customize your display to bring the action as close to the way you remember it looking on your nostalgic monitor, or opt for the new dynamic pixel perfect display which allows you to minimize the on screen icons and focus entirely on the gorgeous in-game graphics which still stands the test of time!

All this and of course, we cannot forget about the music! Chris Huelsbeck’s legendary scores are on full display and the games have been painstakingly programmed to ensure the highest quality playback of the original audio across the various sound chips Mr. Huelsbeck perfected. Enjoy the 7 minute epica that is “The Final Fight” in Turrican 2 in pristine original quality, or thump your feet to the beat of “Air Combat” in Mega Turrican, each and every track across every game is a bonafide classic!

Features:

• 4 classic titles: Turrican, Turrican II: The Final Fight, Mega Turrican and Super Turrican in one awesome package!
• Reworked modern control scheme that streamlines the series and makes them more approachable than ever before.
• Customize your experience with shaders, wallpapers and different display options.
• Gigantic levels, heart-blazing action and huge boss fights. Suit up and prepare for mayhem!
• Rewind feature and save states allows you to take on the challenge… with some help!
• Timeless and critically acclaimed soundtracks by composer Chris Huelsbeck!

About ININ Games

ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends – The Baron is Back”, “CrossCode”, “Darius Cozmic Collection”, Slaps and Beans” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors”. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information visit  http://inin.games. 

About Factor 5 

Factor 5 is an independent video game developer and technology pioneer founded in Cologne, Germany. The team achieved early success with the classic Turrican series, and after partnering with George Lucas’ LucasArts, created the multi-million-selling Star Wars: Rogue Squadron franchise, gaining a reputation for continually pushing the hardware to its limits across many gaming landmarks. 

Following an expansion to California, Factor 5 became a technology partner in the development of Nintendo consoles and member of the Sony PlayStation ICE group. They pioneered many advances in interactive audio and visuals, often in collaboration with partners like Dolby, THX, and AMD/ATI. Creating key streaming and web technologies, the team has been instrumental in bringing services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube to many millions of devices, culminating in their current work for Fortnite and Unreal Engine as part of Epic Games.

Turrican, Super Turrican, Rainbow Arts, and Factor 5 are trademarks of Factor 5 GmbH.

RIDE 4 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PLAYSTATION 5 AND XBOX SERIES X

The Ultimate Two-Wheel Racing Experience is Riding Through Next-Gen

Sydney, Australia, January 21^st, 2021 – Milestone today announces that RIDE 4, the latest chapter of its beloved franchise dedicated to all two-wheel lovers, is finally available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Players who purchased the PlayStation®4 version of the game, are now able to download the PS5™ version at no extra cost until April 30^th, 2021, including all DLCs already purchased. While Xbox One players can automatically download the Xbox Series X version at no extra cost thanks to the Smart Delivery feature.

Thanks to the powerful next generation hardware, RIDE 4 is now capable of amazing performance, both for resolution and Frames Per Second. Players now have the chance to ride 200 HP bikes through smoother gameplay running at 60FPS and resolution up to 4K. The incredible quality of models and the density of details will now shine like never before. Additionally, players who really live for competition will experience online races with 20 riders competing for victory and glory!

On PS5™ players will also have the opportunity to play with the innovative PS5 DualSense™: advanced haptic feedback will push the gameplay experience in a new immersive way, letting riders feel vibration, gas and brakes in the most realistic way possible. Moreover, SSD guarantees improvements in terms of loading times, shorter waiting before races and also a much faster streaming of textures. This means an adrenaline filled riding experience that players won’t forget.

RIDE 4 features a cutting-edge level of visual fidelity thanks to original CAD and 3D scans of real models, bringing to life the most iconic bikes of the world. A renewed career mode will bring players into fast-paced challenges all over the world, culminating in the Ultimate Championship with the most powerful Sportbikes, enriched by the new Endurance Mode, the hardest challenge that riders can face. Dynamic Lighting, weather conditions and Pit Stops for tires and fuel management will enhance reality and simulation. A.N.N.A., an acronym for Artificial Neural Network Agent, a revolutionary Artificial Intelligence based on neural networks, has now been improved to push players through an incredible level of challenge. Last but not least, players who want to be unique and recognisable will have access to a deeper editor for bikes, suit and helmet.

RIDE 4 is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, featuring free upgrade on PS5™ until April 30^th, 2021, and Smart delivery feature on Xbox System.

“ “, “PlayStation” and “” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.  

About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developer in the world.  The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame series as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel. For more information please visit www.milestone.it

Pirates, powerful artifacts, endless secrets and even a dog’s birthday await you in this epic adventure!

Vilnius, Lithuania — January 21st, 2021 — Finally, Blackbeard’s days of terror are numbered! Join the protagonist Tilia on her quest to defeat the evil pirate as the anticipated pixel-art adventure RPG, Ocean’s Heart, launches on Steam and GOG for $14.99/€14.99/£13.49. Brought to life by the creator of Yarntown, Max Mraz, and publisher Nordcurrent, Ocean’s Heart pays homage to the genre classics, enriching tried and true roleplaying concepts with a modern flair.

Check out the first 50 minutes of gameplay for Ocean’s Heart here:

Ocean’s Heart is a charming pixel-art action RPG set in a spirited world brimming with secrets, magic, and perilous affairs. As Tilia, a young girl who’s father has been kidnapped by the ruthless pirate Blackbeard, you must set off on a treacherous journey through a vast and dangerous wilderness to rescue him, unraveling a web of pirate conspiracies on the way. Gather items along your journey to craft potions as well as expand and upgrade your ever-growing arsenal of weapons, constantly increasing your skills to fight boss adversaries and survive deadly dungeons.

“Ocean’s Heart was created by pouring out my love of playing in the woods, going on hikes, and discovering cool ravines or ruins. It’s about exploring, and the sense of satisfaction of finding a mystery out there, and trying to figure out what it means,” said Max Mraz, the developer of Ocean’s Heart. “So it lures you off the path by being full of hidden areas that hint at stories and hide new monsters and treasure. Creating the world of Ocean’s Heart and doing all the art, music, writing, and design myself has been a terrific challenge, and I’m thrilled to let everyone else into it.”

“It’s been a pleasure partnering up with Max to help launch his first commercial game for PC,” said Artūras Surgutanovas, Head of Marketing from Nordcurrent. “We love his vision and inspiration from the classic RPGs of the 80s and 90s, and we think that Ocean’s Heart achieves this nostalgia, offering hours of exciting top-down roleplaying action, an engaging story crafted with clever humor, and a beautiful pixel art aesthetic.”

Ocean’s Heart is translated into English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.

For more information, check out Ocean’s Heart official website, Facebook, and Twitter.

About Nordcurrent
Founded in 2002, Nordcurrent is a video game developer and publisher headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. With over 50 game releases under its belt across various platforms, the studio is mostly known for its biggest hit, Cooking Fever, a food-themed time-management game with 250 million downloads and 15 million monthly active users on mobile. Additionally, the studio is proud of its recent award-winning and nominated release, Murder in the Alps, an action-packed shooter Sniper Arena. For more information, visit: https://www.nordcurrent.com

About Max Mraz
Max Mraz is an American solo developer based in Ohio. He is the creator of Yarntown, a 2D The Legend of Zelda-inspired version of Bloodborne, and Hallow’s Eve, a Halloween action game set in the 90s about a Pumpkin ghost trying to rent Jurassic Park from the human world. Both are available on Itch.io. Max’s first commercial release is a  pixel-art adventure RPG, Ocean’s Heart, now available on Steam and GOG. Follow Max on Twitter.