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DROS is an alchemical platformer inspired by dark 80s fantasy like The Dark Crystal

DROS is an alchemical platformer inspired by dark 80s fantasy like The Dark Crystal

FromLightmap - Conversations with video game creators


DROS is an alchemical platformer inspired by dark 80s fantasy like The Dark Crystal

FromLightmap - Conversations with video game creators

ratings:
Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Creative Director Ben Ward describes the world of DROS as kimo-kawaii or creepy cute taking direct inspiration from  1980s dark fantasy films, this platformer has you switching characters on the fly to complete each level. Producer Tim Molony and Ben join Gianni for a preview of the game ahead of the launch onto Kickstarter .
Learn more about how this small team went from creating VR titles to DROS, their design inspirations and what they are looking forward to adding into the game.
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SIFTER is produced by FIONA Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Omny Studio for their support of SIFTER.Support the show: https://sifter.storeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Apr 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Lightmap is an Australian Podcast Award winning show that explores the creative process of making videogames and interactive media, and introduces you to the creators of some of the most exciting video games. Previously known as Pixel Sift. Established in 2015