AAA-turned-indie developers Moonshot Games and indie publisher gameblyr release stealth noir puzzler for iOS, Android planned for a later date
BOSTON — April 24, 2014 — Indie development studio Moonshot Games and indie game publisher gameblyr today announced the release of the highly anticipated stealth puzzle game Third Eye Crime for iOS devices. Created by AAA-turned-indie talent from Bungie with years of design expertise on titles including the Halo series, Third Eye Crime features gorgeous visuals in noir stylings and a soulful jazz score to deliver a stylistically immersive, fully independent gameplay experience. Third Eye Crime’s 120-level thriller is available for $4.99 on the App Store, or players can begin with the first 40 levels of Act One for $2.99, with Acts Two and Three available as add-ons for 99 cents each.
Begin the heist at the App Store and discover Third Eye Crime’s brand new trailer: www.triplepointpr.com/dl/gameblyr/TEC_Launch_Trailer.mp4
“Going from a 200-person studio like Bungie to our own four-person indie studio brought on a lot of interesting challenges and hats to wear, but it has been a blast bringing our dream of bringing a film noir game to life,” said Damian Isla, president of Moonshot Games and creative director of Third Eye Crime. “We want to assure gamers of one thing: you have never played anything like Third Eye Crime.”
Rothko is a smooth-talking criminal who can telepathically predict where enemies will move when attempting to thwart his heists. Players must rely on skill and their “third eye” to deftly make an escape. Featuring eight unique environments totaling 120 levels and visually intuitive gameplay, beginners are effortlessly eased into the heist before launching into increasingly complex levels. Third Eye Crime offers a unique take on the stealth puzzle game genre: the goal is not only to avoid being caught, but to misdirect enemies and lead them on a wild goose chase in order to pull off the perfect crime.
“Games like Third Eye Crime are exactly why we started gameblyr,” said Marco Mereu, CEO of indie game publisher gameblyr. “The talent behind this game is undeniable, so setting out to get Third Eye Crime in front of consumers to bring it the visibility it deserves was a no-brainer for us. This is AAA mobile gaming.”
Optimized for iOS 7, Third Eye Crime uses the Game Center and features additional modes that challenge players to achieve record-breaking time scores, steal all loot before escaping, and successfully complete a heist while remaining completely undetected.
Download Third Eye Crime’s full, 120-level experience for $4.99 or begin the First Act of 40 levels here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/third-eye-crime-act-1/id847537573?ls=1&mt=8
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About Moonshot Games
Moonshot Games is a Boston-based, independent game development studio created by a team of three AAA-turned-indie developers. With many years of experience in design at Bungie on the Halo series, Moonshot Games is focused on creating highly cinematic game experiences. Moonshot’s first release is Third Eye Crime, a stealth puzzle game set in a cinematic noir style, launching through indie publishing partner gameblyr on mobile devices in spring 2014.
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About gameblyr
Founded in 2013, Boston-based gameblyr is an indie game publishing partner established on the principle that great independent games should not go overlooked. Committed to helping creators bring high quality mobile and cross-platform games to the market, gameblyr offers a flexible publishing model designed specifically to support today’s highly competitive environment.
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