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PRESS RELEASE
Cracow, Poland – Nov 13, 2012: Cracow-based Nano Games
Studio is proud to announce that its first title, Reef Shot, will
be released on November 21! Reef Shot combines a fluid 3D
navigation system with underwater photography mechanics and
realistic undersea scenery to take the player on an exciting
voyage, immersing him/her in a task-based storyline complete with
stunning marine life, sunken ruins and an end-of-the-world Mayan
prophecy!
Imagine yourself as an uncanny mercenary. Yes, you shoot, but
rather pictures, not people. And now imagine that you were sent
into the middle of Mezoamerican nowhere by a rather annoying
hyperactive biologist friend of yours who's main goal is to have
some decent photos of the fish you've never heard of. Seems like a
couple of another well-paid days, fortunately without any
newlyweds. And it is – until you find out that someone was
there before you. Much before – about 500 years.
Therefore this shooting amidst the reefs becomes an inquiry in
order to find out what happened there. Welcome to Reef Shot –
an unconventional underwater adventure game set along the coast of
Robinson Crusoe Island.
Reef Shot is an FPP 3D console game utilizing state-of-the-art
technology. The game’s realistic compliance with the laws of
physics, combined with Nano Games’ proprietary engine, allows
the player to freely explore a vast undersea world, even beyond the
“main area”. The story mechanics are rooted in AAA
games -- the player is quickly plunged into the storyline, and
gameplay is diversified with the inclusion of bonus tasks. The
player’s success depends on achieving a set of goals that
revolve around environment exploration and finding/photographing
artifacts and fish species. Completing tasks not only earns the
player points which can be exchanged for a variety of useful perks,
but also allows the player to discover new areas and ultimately
solve the mystery of the Mayan prophecy!
Key Features:
- Engaging underwater photography mechanics
- Easy-to-use navigation system that grabs the player’s
attention from the beginning and
doesn’t let go
- Creative, original storyline based on a combination of real
history and the legend of El Dorado
- Ultra-realistic environment featuring incredible underwater
scenery, Mayan glyphs and
artifacts, and fish that behave like real fish!
- High-quality soundtrack that perfectly complements the
game’s tone and atmosphere
About Nano Games
Nano Games is an independent game development studio with a
mission to create top-quality, highly original video games for a
global audience. The studio's greatest asset, apart from its team
of experienced and uber-creative gamers, is its proprietary, unique
Nano Engine.
Quotes from the Nano Games’ team:
“We’re a diverse group with a strong balance of
industry veterans and avid gamers whose lack of professional
experience is more than made up for by their enthusiasm and
creativity. Our goal with Reef Shot was to create a modern,
non-violent adventure game that appeals to a wide variety of gamers
via a compelling storyline, top-notch photography mechanics and a
user-friendly navigation system. Have we achieved our goal?
That’s for the players to decide!”
-- Michal Litworowski, Producer
“Although Reef Shot takes place in the present-day, we
wanted to introduce a historical motif. We started with a
conquistadors’ shipwreck, and from there became very
interested in the Mayan culture and the conquest of the Americas;
it was then that the creative juices really started flowing. The
end result is an “alternate history” game meshing real
events with the legend of El Dorado. We combined several elements
commonly found in AAA productions, such as a navigation system and
free movement within a level, with our own undersea photography
mechanics to create a rich, historybased tale.”
– Lukasz Plesniarowicz, Designer
Visit the game’s official website!
http://www.reefshot.com/
Like us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nano-Games/168896293175798
Follow us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/Nano_Games
Check out some cool Reef Shot footage!
http://www.youtube.com/user/GamesNano
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