FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEATTLE, WA - March 18, 2021 - The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and Wayward Distractions released Space Otter Charlie today on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam! The game is rated E10 by the ESRB and is priced at $14.99. Review copies are available upon request.
Head out into space to find a new home for Charlie and the whole animal kingdom! Charlie and his crew of otternauts need your help to find a planet suitable for all the animals left behind from humanity's grand exodus. In Space Otter Charlie you'll shoot, slide, and jetpack your way through all sorts of obstacles - but watch out for ARES! That's the Anti Rodent Elimination System trying to keep you from scavenging all the parts you need. It's not all mechanical menaces blocking your way, you'll need to dodge debris, exposed wiring, and dangerous jets of flame to build up an arsenal worthy of your adventures. Lazors, shark suits, and more are available with the help of your buddy Build Bot - so make sure you grab all the junk you can find!
Here's what Studio Head Ed Allard of Wayward Distractions had to say about creating Space Otter Charlie:
"While I was playing around with zero-g prototypes, the fluid motion reminded me of Feeding Frenzy, which was the first game I did like a hundred years ago. I'm not the first person to realize this - NASA trains astronauts for spacewalks under water. Anyway I started thinking that sea creatures could probably adapt more quickly to the strangeness of Zero-G than humans could. Blend that realization with a zero-g game prototype and a long time love of sea otters, and you've got Space Otter Charlie."
Unique Features:
- Use all your abilities to pull off trick shots and damage enemies
- "Swim" as an otter through zero gravity, jetpack through dangerous new areas
- Enjoy local multiplayer modes with a friend
- Collect blueprints and level up your weapons, tools, and suits
- Learn more about your furry friends with fun facts as you explore
What the Press are Saying:
- "It's the gaming equivalent of watching TikToks about cats." - Overlode
- "Feels like a modern day take on the Spectrum classic Jet Pac - this game reminds me of the good ol' days." - Finger Guns
- "Truly as adorable and fun as you think it would be!" - Gaming Cypher
Trailer: https://www.qag.io/SOCLaunchTrailer
Space Otter Charlie on Switch: https://www.qag.io/SOCSwitch
Space Otter Charlie on Xbox: https://www.qag.io/SOCXbox
Space Otter Charlie on PlayStation: https://www.qag.io/SOCPlayStation
Space Otter Charlie on Steam: https://www.qag.io/SOCSteam
Wayward Distractions Website: https://www.spaceottercharlie.com
Wayward Distractions Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpaceOtterC
Wayward Distractions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spaceottercharlie
Quantum Website: https://www.qag.io
Quantum Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuantumApG
Quantum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumApG
REVIEW KEYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Press Contact: Blake Dove
Email: press@qag.io
Press Kit: https://www.qag.io/soc
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 'FRACTER' and 'Breakpoint' further expanded our library, adding atmospheric puzzle games and twin-stick action games to our catalogue. Look forward to award-winning games 'Sail Forth' and 'Freshly Frosted' releasing from QAG next year.
About Wayward Distractions:
Wayward Distractions is a small group of game industry veterans with a passion for working in small, creative teams on strange and new ideas. Founded by Ed Allard, former PopCap Head of Studios, the company draws on decades of experience working on everything from casual game hits like 'Plants vs Zombies' to big-budget PC and console games. Keeping true to their history, Wayward Distractions aims to put their unique spin on hand-crafted fun.
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