- Trailer (captioned in all the game’s languages): https://youtu.be/nxaivMkG4C4
- Nintendo store page: https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/EQQO-1714421.html#Overview
Inspired by nature and Ethiopian mythology, the poetic and meaningful puzzle-adventure EQQO soon launches on Switch, with a “360-cinematic” gameplay, based on its original VR-version, and an epic music performed by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
WARSAW, 30 January 2020 - Mikaël Bourget, founder of Nakana.io
Originally created for VR devices by indie Parallel Studio, founded by ex members of Ubisoft, DontNod Entertainment and Quantic Dream, the game EQQO is now coming to Nintendo Switch to put the players at the heart of a playful and emotional journey.
Inspired by ancient Ethiopian legends, EQQO is an initiatory adventure, and a love song to nature. It’s the improbable tale of two foreign creatures one to the other... A child who can't see, and an Egg, as fragile as it is vital.
Using the the powers of the Egg,the players will need to advance through sacred lands and mysterious rooms, awaken the Temple's sleeping mechanisms, foil ancient traps, and repel the dark forces that want to seize the Egg!
KEY FEATURES
STORY
A multi-layered story full of symbols and metaphors about hope, love, nature and everything that connects us. Voiced in English an French. Captioned in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.
ADVENTURE
Four to five hours of exploration and puzzle solving in sacred lands and monumental temple rooms. 25 hidden parchment scrolls to find and reveal new parts of the legend.
ART
Music composed by Nicolas Bredin and played by the world-renowned Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Spectacular sceneries and an immersive “360-degree cinematic” experience supporting the use of the gyroscope.
CULTURE
Items and architecture inspired by Ethiopian mythology and traditions such as the pilgrimage to the Rock-Hewn churches of Lalibela.
ECOLOGICAL IMPACT
The possibility to plant your own tree, both in-game and in real life, with the 1 EUR/USD DLC #EqqoDonation.
FACTS SHEET
Game title: EQQO
Platform: Nintendo Switch on February 7, 2020
Languages: English, French, BR-Portuguese, EU-Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Finnish, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, Korean
Regions: Americas, Europe, Oceania Price: 6 EUR / USD Ratings: Everyone
DEVELOPED BY Parallel Studio
“We aim to craft immersive and artistic games focusing on emotions. We hope you will enjoy EQQO and connect with the different layers of its story.” - Ronan Coiffec, founder of the Paris-based indie dev studio.
PUBLISHED BY Nakana.io
“We gather games that share a strong experience to remember. We try to grow real changes from the seeds of their message, like with the #EqqoDonation tree-planting DLC” - Mikaël Bourget, founder of the publishing label.
Contact mikael[at]nakana.io if you wish to feature EQQO and need more info, review codes, giveaway stuff…
EQQO Gameplay trailer
EQQO Nintendo store page
Press Kit (screenshots, banners, art, and description in all languages)