Megaton Rainfall goes big as a game granting gamers the physical powers of a god fighting an extraterrestrial menace. Where games often trap players in human-scale puzzles and stratagems, developer Alfonso del Cerro has something grander in mind, given the ability to scorch cities with a wrong move, and we chatted on the finer points of his project.
As a RPG taking place in an 8-bit universe of hoverbike jockeying, Desert Child maintains a chill, ramen-fueled vibe while pushing players to climb the ladder in an unforgiving rat race. With a Kickstarter campaign in full swing, I chatted with dev Oscar Brittain on project development and the nuances therein.
In Whispers of a Machine, a collaboration between Clifftop Games and Faravid Interactive, players take the role of Vera, a federal homicide detective sent to investigate a string of murders in a world that has, in years past, rejected aspects of technology which in turn caused a planet-wide collapse. I caught up with developers Joel Staaf Hästö and Petter Ljungqvist and discussed the finer points of their project, focusing on what sets the project’s universe and process apart.
Ambize Studio‘s tale of Greg, a plush bunny looking for his owner, pulls players in with stylized graphics and keen attention to emotional truth. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, the studio explores new art and narrative styles, which is why I was excited to chat with developer Gabriel de Lima Carioca.
