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QUICK FACTS

Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is a pixel art narrative experience based on the life and works of Jules Verne, which merges exploration, puzzles and interactive dialogues with the imagery of one of the most famous science fiction and adventure writers.

Developer: Gametopia (Spain and Colombia).
Release date: Coming out 2023
Platforms: PC/Mac
Upcoming platforms: Nintendo Switch.
Available in: English and Spanish.
Gameplay: As an evolution of the classic point-and-click adventure games, Verne uses a normal WASD controller as well as dynamic conversation options, mixed with old-school mechanics like exploration, puzzles and hidden objects.
Inspiration: Jules Verne, Steampunk, Sci Fi and Atlantis.
Contact: press@gametopiastudios.com

A thrilling Story

Become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. Explore, solve puzzles and unlock the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis.

In an alternative 1888, the war against the dreadful Nation is devastating the world of Hemera. Aboard the mighty Nautilus, Jules Verne, Captain Nemo and his courageous crew struggle, chased by a relentless enemy, to get hold of a mysterious formidable energy, capable of changing the course of history: the Flame of Hephaestus, source of the power of Atlantis and also, of her fateful destruction.

In his journey, Verne will not only discover wonders and mysteries, but also face a dark and powerful force that is trying to eradicate imagination across Hemera… and inside his own mind.

Main Features

1. 2D side-scroll narrative adventure. An unexplored steampunk world, with detailed pixel art, that offers a wide variety of landscapes: explore the dark corridors of the Nautilus, the ancient sunken ruins of Atlantis or the burning heart of a volcano.
2. Discover and master the IMAG, an Atlantean ancient device that allows to rewrite the story and change Verne’s fate.
3. A thrilling story that reflects the ability of the human being to imagine and tell stories.
4. Non-linear dialogues with a diverse cast of characters, played by voice actors.
5. Gameplay inspired by old school adventure games, based on exploration, platforms, puzzle-solving and interactive dialogues.
6. Easy-to-follow and attractive information about Jules Verne’s life and works.