After nearly three years of work, the next narrative game by Appnormals just launched! 'Frank and Drake' is OUT NOW' and features:
Dual narrative where you play both characters: Frank (day) and Drake (night)
8000+ frames individually drawn over footage (rotoscoping technique)
40+ minigames and puzzles scattered through the game
6 endings and different routes so you can replay and change your choices
Multiple locations of Oriole City with 200+ backgrounds
The reviews so far have been incredible, with so many beautiful words about it. Some examples:
A Couple of Gamers: 10/10 Gamerheads Podcast: 10/10 Six One indie: 9/10 The Gaming Outsider: 9/10 SVG: 8/10 Pocket Tactics: 8/10 WGTC: 8/10
If you enjoyed the uniqueness of STAY, we can assure you: 'Frank and Drake' will be your cup of tea, at the end of the day t is made by the same authors!
If you play it, also remember to write a review! It is very important for small humble new games to gain visibility on the platform. Thanks in advance!
Welcome to Oriole City. Introducing the story of Frank and Drake : )
Cross promotion: Frank and Drake SPECIAL CONTEST
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A lucky Winner will be picked up on December 17th! Thank you and Happy Holidays ^^
New game: FRANK AND DRAKE
Hello everyone!
We hope you're all well and safe during these crazy times, please take care!
On our side, we have been working really hard for the past couple of years on a new narrative game after STAY. Still a lot of work to do, but we are happy to finally introduce our next project: it is called FRANK AND DRAKE, it is planned to launch this coming fall and it has a Steam page live!
FRANK AND DRAKE is a modern take on the classic novels of Frankenstein and Dracula, with two housemates inspired by their iconic characters. They will have different time cycles and we will play both characters sequentially: Frank during the day, Drake during the night. In consequence, they will not bump into each other ever, and their relationship will develop through sticky notes and other written messages.
One remarkable aspect of the game is the visuals, using the rotoscoping technique: we draw frame by frame (yes, very time-consuming!) over footage from real actors, giving the game that uncanny and surreal aspect that fits the narrative so well. We really hope you like it!
If you want to stay tuned for more game updates and want to support our work, please do consider adding it to your wishlist! It means a huge help for a small studio like us.
Thanks in advance! Cheers,
Appnormals Team
10 BEST INDIE GAMES OF 2018 YOU SHOULD PLAY
We're delighted to share that STAY has been chosen as one of Cultured Vultures' "10 Best Indie Games of 2018 You Should Play".
From their earlier review, they wrote "Even if its puzzles border on the bewildering, STAY is a game that you really need to stay around for. Boasting deep, innovative mechanics and a protagonist worth investing your heart into, STAY is a game that you shouldn’t leave off of your wishlist."
The full list of all 10 games is available here:
https://culturedvultures.com/best-indie-games-2018/
Thanks to Cultured Vultures for choosing STAY!
STAY wins "Best Original Idea" at Spanish Videogame Awards 2018
We're excited to share that STAY has won 'Best Original Idea' at the Spanish Videogame Industry Awards celebrated in Gamelab Barcelona!
These awards praise not only the most relevant indie titles but AAA games as well. Besides this award, STAY was nominated in three other categories: Best Narrative, Best PC Game, and Best Console Game.
Full list of winners and nominees here (in Spanish) here: https://www.vidaextra.com/eventos/bring-you-home-se-corona-como-mejor-juego-ano-xi-premios-nacionales-industria-videojuego
There's still time to pick up STAY and the Original Soundtrack for 20% off in the Steam Summer sale (ending 5 July).
STAY Skip Function
In response to numerous player comments, Appnormals are planning the implementation of a feature that will allow players to skip puzzle sections for subsequent playthroughs.
A button at the top right corner of the screen will appear once the player has completed the game at least once, which will complete the current puzzle and allow players to continue on with the story.
STAY Now Available!
Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who has purchased STAY since release! It’s great to see so many people starting on their journey with Quinn, swapping messages with each other to solve puzzles, and really getting immersed in the narrative. The reception the game is getting is really positive and we’re very thankful.
Appnormals team are extremely busy responding to player comments on the discussion group, the Discord, and social media, and are focused on providing solutions to any bugs or improvements as soon as possible.
For those who are still undecided whether to purchase or not - there’s still time to get the 20% worldwide launch discount on Steam which ends on the 23rd of May.
To follow along with the community, check out #staythegame on social media and follow Appnormals Team on their social media channels:
https://www.facebook.com/staygame
https://www.twitter.com/stay_the_game
https://discord.gg/Y3pygY7
For more information and the latest news, visit the official website at www.pqube.co.uk/stay and follow PQube on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PQubeGames, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pqube.
STAY coming to Steam on May 16th!
PQUBE today is delighted to announce that STAY, the highly anticipated atmospheric adventure game featuring pixel-style graphics and a gripping thriller-like story is releasing worldwide on PC May 16th
The title will feature a 20% worldwide launch discount on Steam from the 16th May until the 23rd of May.
Check out #staythegame on social media.
For more information and the latest news, visit the official website at www.pqube.co.uk/stay and follow PQube on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PQubeGames, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pqube.
Follow Appnormals Team on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/staygame
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