GungHo Online Entertainment and Seattle-based development studio Camouflaj have announced that the stealth-action game République will release on the PlayStation 4 digitally and in retail stores on March 22nd in North America and later this spring for Europe. The fifth and final episode, Terminus, will also be available for download on PC and mobile devices during the same day as the console release. The PS4 version, distributed by ATLUS, will include the complete series for $24.99. In addition, NIS America will also distribute a limited “Contraband Edition” of the game for $44.99 in their online store. This special edition features République-themed physical goods such as the soundtrack and The Manifesto, a 160 page book detailing about life inside Metamorphosis.

Unique to the PS4 version is a new control scheme allowing players to control Hope, a young woman held captive inside Metamorphosis, a shadowy totalitarian state ruled by the omnipresent Overseer. By hacking into the secret nation’s elaborate surveillance network, players guide Hope on a treacherous and thrilling journey to freedom.

“The evolution of the series from the mobile one-touch control to the PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 controller is a monumental achievement and ensures our captivating stealth story reaches a truly massive audience,” said Ryan Payton, founder of Camouflaj. “What began as a small project has become a landmark title that has expanded creatively and technically throughout all five episodes. It’s been quite a journey for our studio and we are confident that fans will find the conclusion well worth the wait.”

In other news, République‘s fourth episode — God’s Acre — released on PC and mobile devices in December and is available for purchase with the full season on Steam for $24.99 or by episodes on mobile devices for $4.99. Those who purchased the full season will receive the final episode Terminus on March 22nd. Continue reading this post ->

­Independent development studio Camouflaj have announced that the first installment in their action adventure game Republique is now available to download for free on the App Store as part of Apple’s “Free App of the Week” promotion from June 5th to June 13th. Created by industry veterans behind such AAA games as F.E.A.R., Halo 4, and Metal Gear Solid 4, and designed specifically for iOS, Republique brings high quality gameplay and graphics to the iPhone and iPad. In Republique, players assist Hope, a young woman struggling to escape from a secret, Orwellian state. Communicating using a stolen phone, Hope contacts the player and asks them to hack into the nation’s surveillance system, assume control, and guide her out of the clutches of the omnipresent Overseer.

Republique Episode 2: Metamorphosis was released April 30th, which explores the origins of intellectual fascism through the player’s continued efforts to help Hope escape the Orwellian prison. Citing its exploration ­based stealth action, improved AI, and puzzle focused gameplay, Episode 2: Metamorphosis has been hugely popular. Available in French, German, Spanish, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese, the first episode of Republique is available for free on the App Store for iOS devices as part of Apple’s Free App of the Week promotion until June 13th. For those that want to continue the story, Episode 2: Metamorphosis is available for $4.99 as an in-app purchase. Lastly, Episode 3 is scheduled for a summer 2014 release. Continue reading this post ->

Independent development studio, Camouflaj, has announced that the second of five installments in the game République is available now on the App Store to download. Envisioned by video game industry veterans behind such AAA titles like Halo 4, Metal Gear Solid 4, and more, République brings console-quality gameplay and graphics to iOS. Republique Episode 2: Metamorphosis explores the origins of intellectual fascism through the player’s continuing efforts to help a young woman named Hope escape an Orwellian prison. Out of interest, she seeks out the librarian named Señor Luis Octavo, a sympathetic mentor whose concern for Hope makes him a target of The Overseer’s wrath. With player’s help, she gains a better understanding of her captors as well as the necessary measures to successfully escape. In other news, if you’ve held out on purchasing Republique for whatever reason, you’re just in luck. Right now the first episode called “Exordium” is available to download for just $2.99. While we aren’t exactly sure how long this sale will continue on for, we highly recommend you pick it up when you have a moment.

Features:

• Metamorphosis Library: A stunning new environment that pushes the iOS hardware.
• Three Mind-Bending Puzzles: Created in collaboration with Kostya Stankevych, creator of Blueprint 3D.
• 3D Map: A stunning 3D representation of Metamorphosis – one of the most requested features – is added to Episodes 1 and 2.
• ARC Prizrak: A new guard type with randomized patrol routes and protective armor.
• New OMNI Abilities: New voyeuristic abilities enable the player to see through walls and monitor Prizrak patrol routes.
• Improved Performance: Optimized performance gains from Unity 4.5, most notably on iPhone 4, iPad mini and iPad 2.
• EP2 Soundtrack: All new soundtrack from composer Zinc LeMone, now available on iTunes.

“In classic Camouflaj fashion, we opted to go beyond simply telling the next chapter of our story,” said Jeremy Romanowski, artist at Camouflaj. “Episode 2 introduces a dozen new features including a new 3D map, a new guard type and new OMNI abilities, not to mention dozens of enhancements to the first episode. This is a big release.”

Episode 2: Metamorphosis can be unlocked through an in-app purchase for $4.99, while Season Pass owners receive each episode as a bundle pack for a discounted price with exclusive content including an hour-long documentary and one hundred developer commentary videos. As for the future episodes, Camouflaj plans to release them in three to four-month intervals and with that being said, we’ll let you know when episode 3 becomes available. Continue reading this post ->

Since reaching their half-million dollar funding goal through Kickstarter last May, the development team over at Camouflaj has had their heads down, focusing on the most essential aspects of République’s development.

Developed on the Unity platform, Camouflaj has just released the first new screens of République, offering a fresh new look at the game since last showing the game to the public eight months ago. Slated for iOS late this summer and Mac following that, République is the focus of a newly released development video blog that discusses topics including the creative development of a community-funded game and the art needs of bringing the world of “Metamorphosis” to life.

Developed by industry veterans behind AAA games like Metal Gear Solid, Halo, F.E.A.R., Uncharted, and Kinect, République is an epic action game designed specifically for iOS. Set in the mysterious facility known as “Metamorphosis”, République is a game that explores the present day challenges of living in a world struggling with the dangers of censorship, voyeurism and paranoia.

Officially born on Halloween Day, 2011, République is midway through an aggressive two-year development cycle with much of that time spent optimizing graphical performance on iOS and developing innovative, touch-based gameplay based upon the player’s symbiotic relationship with the story’s protagonist, Hope. Upon release of République on iOS, then development team will turn its focus to the enhanced desktop version of the game.

Books like 1984 and Brave New World have served as key sources of inspiration not only for the narrative, but also the core “stealth survival” gameplay. In République, players become Big Brother: Hope’s protector as well as a growing threat to the Overseer’s grip over his secret nation. Over the story-driven campaign, players will gradually gain control over surveillance cameras and other network-enabled devices, culminating in an epic struggle with the Overseer over Hope’s future Continue reading this post ->