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SEATTLE, WA - July 18, 2020 - Santa Ragione is working with The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild to release Saturnalia, a Sardinian survival horror game rooted deeply in rich regional Italian culture. An ancient ritual carried out over countless generations influences multiple playable characters as they try to uncover the mysteries surrounding a small village. Here's the catch: once your characters die, they're done. This roguelike mechanic influences the narrative and changes the map every time there is a death, encouraging players to replay as many times as necessary to discover all paths through the labyrinthian village.
Santa Ragione has assembled an all star team of heavy-hitting creatives for the development of Saturnalia. The writing team consists of Chris Remo (Firewatch and Half-life: Alyx), Nick Breckon (The Walking Dead), and Jake Elliot (Kentucky Route Zero). Helping define the look of the game is Mike Ferraro, most well known for his work on the Adam series built in Unity. Because the studio is based in Milan, Santa Ragione is keeping it authentically Italian by enlisting Lorenzo Silva, Nicolo Sala, and Federico Corbetta Caci to help with music, design, and animation. New to the games industry is Marta Gabas, a well-known set designer who helped with scouting locations in Sardinia and achieving the perfect atmosphere for a game of this scale.
Saturnalia is releasing on the Epic Games Store in 2020.
Features Unique to Saturnalia:
- Procedural open world, roguelite exploration
- Unique characters with different powers and backstories
- Manage resources and light to survive, remember your paths to safety
- Layered levels, discover shortcuts back to important areas of interest
- Multiple endings, all affected by the "permadeath" of each character
Awards and Recognition:
- "Creative Europe" - Co-funded by the Creative European Programme of the European Union
- "Day of the Devs" - Official Selection 2019
- "Indie Megabooth" - PAX East Showcase 2020
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kktwk5z_7fc
Press Kit: http://www.santaragione.com/press/sheet.php?p=Saturnalia
Saturnalia Website: https://saturnaliagame.com
Santa Ragione Website: https://www.santaragione.com
Santa Ragione on Twitter: https://twitter.com/santaragione
About Santa Ragione:
Santa Ragione is an Italian micro game design studio founded by Pietro Righi Riva and Nicolo Tedeschi in 2010, creators of FOTONICA, MirrorMoon EP, and Wheels of Aurelia. Santa Ragione's games focus on achieving a visceral response from the player, whether through the desolate landscapes of MirrorMoon EP, the uncompromising, vertigo-inducing speeds of FOTONICA, or the controversial politics in Wheels of Aurelia. The studio has a unique, experimental approach to accessibility that encourages exploration and personal interpretation, to achieve surprising depth. Santa Ragione's inspiration comes equally from literature classics, evocative electronica, and contemporary art, to strive and stand out stylistically and continue the tradition of Italian design.
Quantum Website: https://www.qag.io
Quantum Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuantumApG
Press Contact: Blake Dove
Email: press@qag.io
About The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild:
We've always been indie, and we want to give indie studios the deals they deserve. The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild was founded in 2011 and received global critical acclaim for our early titles, 'The Bridge' and 'Tumblestone.' In 2019, we broadened our focus to collaborating with indie developers publishing on PC and consoles to provide opportunities on every platform available. Recently publishing 'Roundguard' and '#Funtime' further expanded our library, adding twin-stick action and rpg-puzzlers to our catalogue. Look forward to award-winning games 'Sail Forth' and 'Deleveled' releasing from QAG later this year.
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