The mysteries and stories of Atlantis are waiting to be told! Today, established indie publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Gametopia invites players to uncover the wondrous mysteries of a paradise lost to the sea in Verne: The Shape of Fantasy, coming to Steam and GOG in 2023. Showcased in a uniquely vibrant pixel-art style, Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is a narrative-driven adventure that draws on the life and works of Jules Verne, one of literature’s most famous science fiction and adventure writers.
In celebration of its upcoming release, Gametopia shared a look into the game’s conceptualization via an all-new developer’s commentary. Lovers of both old-school pixel-art adventure titles and Verne’s fantastical storytelling, Gametopia sought to merge the imagery of the author’s sci-fi writing prowess with gameplay mechanics of exploration, puzzles, and deep interactive dialogues.
Set in an alternate 1888, the war against the dreadful “Nation” has reached its breaking point, devastating the land of Hemera, the fantastical world created inside the mind of Jules Verne. Aboard the mighty Nautilus, Jules Verne, Captain Nemo, and the courageous crew struggle to uncover the secrets of Atlantis, the fabled utopia that faced mass destruction from the very power source Verne and his crew aim to locate: the Flame of Hephaestus.
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is available to wishlist on Steam, with a planned release set for 2023.