
Factsheet
Developer:
Simon Mesnard Infographiste 3D, aka Simon Says: Watch! Play!
Based in France
Release date:
May 11th, 2016
Platforms:
Windows/Steam
Website:
theblackcube.fr/catyph
Regular Price:
Euro | 19.99€ |
Description
Catyph: The Kunci Experiment is a 1st person Sci-Fi adventure game. Discover the world and mechanisms of Tytaah, a moon of planet Catyph divided into 6 varied regions. Try to discover what the Kunci is, and who created it. "In 2062, Men from Terra have access to a new technology - the Blue Matter - developed from a mysterious Black Cube they found 5 years before (note: this refers directly to the events of ASA, in 2057, but the 2 games can be played separately). With this new power, Terrans decide to explore for the first time their solar system, in search for signs of intelligent life. They send YOU at the discovery of planet Catyph and its moons. After a series of strange events, you finally land on Tytaah." Exploration and discovery are the keywords of this adventure, and are necessary to understand and solve the challenging puzzles. The gameplay reminds what you can find in most 1st person adventure games such as Myst or Rhem. Catyph and ASA are both part of the Black Cube series (http://www.theblackcube.fr).History
Catyph: The Kunci Experiment was self-funded and developed by a single person (except for music and a few other things) with the Visionaire Studio engine, After Effects and 3dsmax. "I took the decision to start this project in 2014 when I discovered that several people were asking for a sequel to ASA. Even though Catyph is not a direct sequel, it will try to correct the mistakes of my first game, and will show (I hope) an evolution in my work". In March 2015, the release of ASA: A Space Adventure - Remastered Edition (first game developed with Visionaire Studio by Simon Says: Play!) confirmed that Catyph has intrigued many players in the world. For more details about the development of Catyph, please read the Making Of (through one of the links below).Features
- Discover a new story in the Black Cube series
- Visit new and varied areas with more realistic graphics and video transitions
- Developed with Visionaire Studio (Deponia), allowing HD graphics and more flexibility
- Different difficulty levels
- And of course, all new challenging puzzles!
- Over 10 hours of gameplay
- An Original Soundtrack by Karreo
Videos
Launch Trailer YouTube
Awards & Recognition
Catyph: The Kunci Experiment has not received any awards or recognitions yet. Please check back later to see if things change.
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Additional Links
Catyph EP4 soundtrack
Music from the original short film karreo.bandcamp.com.
Catyph on Steam
The game was greenlit on Steam in December 2014 steamcommunity.com.
The Black Cube Series
This small site regroups the current Black Cube projects. More to come! theblackcube.fr.
About Simon Mesnard Infographiste 3D, aka Simon Says: Watch! Play!
Boilerplate
I develop indie games, animation films, books (and maybe more) in France. My projects are self-funded and I usually create them on my own, at home. I have founded the Icehouse collective that tries to support indie artists and developers who lack of visibility.
My main game projects are adventure games, where I like to bring a cinematographic aspect through the scenario, the cameras and environments, and the addition of animated CG cutscenes. These games are based on short novels or books that I have written and that I try to bring to life.
I would like to cooperate with other artists and developers who see the indie scene like me. I am opened to all ideas and collaborations related to my own projects (The Black Cube series, Mon Village est Magique, ...), or external projects that stimulate me.
More information
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Catyph: The Kunci Experiment Credits
Simon Mesnard
Creator of Catyph
Karreo
Music composer
Stélian Derenne
Sound effects
Jared Murphy
Voice of General Lantier
Klemens Koehring
Voice of Germinal
Steven Tidwell
Voice of Philippe Forte
Microsoft Zira
Voice of M.A.I.D.E.N.
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks