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Although the game has gone through some visual improvements,<ref>{{Cite web|title = GameCoder Studios on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/GameCoder_Team/status/589683176202575872|accessdate = 2015-06-12}}</ref> there hasn't been any announcements suggesting the gameplay will change from its early-access version days:<blockquote>In ''Attractio'' each object has its own gravity direction, which can be changed by the player. The interaction between objects with different gravity directions presents various possibilities. Thus, the player can solve each puzzle across the game in many different ways. Some examples of these possibilities are: </blockquote> |
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* <blockquote>'''Creating a zero gravity object''' by colliding two objects of the same weight and opposite gravity direction. </blockquote> |
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* <blockquote>'''Softening the character's landing''' with a box with gravity direction perpendicular to a wall. This happens due to the friction between the wall and the box. </blockquote> |
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* <blockquote>'''Gravity-Boxes''': A special kind of box that, when touched by another box, flips the second box's gravity direction. This is useful to automate some mechanics in the game and perform simultaneous tasks.</blockquote> |
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<blockquote>The player will play with three different characters, each one with different abilities, adding variety to the puzzles. Some puzzles can be solved by a contestant alone, but for some others the player will need to switch between the contestants. This game was inspired by Valve's Portal.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Steam Greenlight :: Attractio|url = http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=182738655|website = steamcommunity.com|accessdate = 2015-06-12}}</ref></blockquote> |
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== Development == |
== Development == |
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As an [[indie game]], it was first announced for [[Steam Greenlight]] in 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Attractio on GreenLight! feature|url = http://www.indiedb.com/games/attractio/features/attractio-on-greenlight|accessdate = 2015-06-12}}</ref> and successfully "Greenlit" the following year.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Steam Community :: Discussions|url = http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/updates/182738655/1405193610|website = steamcommunity.com|accessdate = 2015-06-12}}</ref> Shortly after, before the developers announced the game was now being published (after improvements) by Bandai,<ref>{{Cite web|title = GameCoder Studios on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/GameCoder_Team/status/589163313587621888|accessdate = 2015-06-12}}</ref> an early access of ''Attractio'', supporting Windows and already with plans for the [[Oculus Rift]], was available: "GameCoder Studios has announced that its indie first-person puzzle title, ''Attractio'', will be launching via early access on Thursday, 20th March."<ref>{{Cite web|title = Attractio Launching Early Access Version this Thursday - VRFocus|url = http://vrfocus.com/archives/1183/attractio-launching-early-access-version-thursday/|website = VRFocus|accessdate = 2015-06-12}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* [http://attractio-game.com/enhancededition/ Official website] |
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Revision as of 07:35, 12 June 2015
Attractio
Attractio is a single player game by Mexican developer GameCoder Studios and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment. Attractio takes place in the Entretainment Space Station (ESS), an artificial satellite orbiting Mars where players will solve deadly physics-based puzzles using gadgets that manipulate gravity. Attractio is currently under development with an estimated release date for September, it will be available for Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.[1]
Synopsis
In 3275, humankind inhabits a big part of the Solar System. Planets and moons have independent governments. Deadly puzzles await for those willing to change their lives in the most watched TV show: Attractio. This show is broadcast live to the entire Solar System from the Entertainment Space station (ESS) orbiting Mars. This season contestants are Dalek, Mia and Keir; they have to survive using different gadgets that will allow them to manipulate gravity.[2]
Gameplay
Although the game has gone through some visual improvements,[3] there hasn't been any announcements suggesting the gameplay will change from its early-access version days:
In Attractio each object has its own gravity direction, which can be changed by the player. The interaction between objects with different gravity directions presents various possibilities. Thus, the player can solve each puzzle across the game in many different ways. Some examples of these possibilities are:
Creating a zero gravity object by colliding two objects of the same weight and opposite gravity direction.
Softening the character's landing with a box with gravity direction perpendicular to a wall. This happens due to the friction between the wall and the box.
Gravity-Boxes: A special kind of box that, when touched by another box, flips the second box's gravity direction. This is useful to automate some mechanics in the game and perform simultaneous tasks.
The player will play with three different characters, each one with different abilities, adding variety to the puzzles. Some puzzles can be solved by a contestant alone, but for some others the player will need to switch between the contestants. This game was inspired by Valve's Portal.[4]
Development
As an indie game, it was first announced for Steam Greenlight in 2013,[5] and successfully "Greenlit" the following year.[6] Shortly after, before the developers announced the game was now being published (after improvements) by Bandai,[7] an early access of Attractio, supporting Windows and already with plans for the Oculus Rift, was available: "GameCoder Studios has announced that its indie first-person puzzle title, Attractio, will be launching via early access on Thursday, 20th March."[8]
References
- ^ "Steam Community :: Discussions". steamcommunity.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ "Attractio Game | Blog". http://attractio-game.com/. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "GameCoder Studios on Twitter". Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ "Steam Greenlight :: Attractio". steamcommunity.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ "Attractio on GreenLight! feature". Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ "Steam Community :: Discussions". steamcommunity.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ "GameCoder Studios on Twitter". Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ "Attractio Launching Early Access Version this Thursday - VRFocus". VRFocus. Retrieved 2015-06-12.