Indie Games: Superbrothers and the Making of Jett

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is a 2011 adventure game developed by Superbrothers and Capybara Games. The game was released on iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows. The game follows the story of Scythian, a warrior who is on a quest to find the Sword of Sworcery. The game is known for its beautiful art style, innovative gameplay, and haunting soundtrack.

The Far Shore: Indie Games, Superbrothers, and the Making of JETT

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Development

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP was developed over a period of three years. The game was originally conceived by Craig Adams and Patrik Methe in 2008. The two developers wanted to create a game that was both beautiful and challenging. They drew inspiration from classic adventure games such as The Legend of Zelda and Metroid.

The game's art style was inspired by the work of Moebius and Hayao Miyazaki. The soundtrack was composed by Jim Guthrie. The game's development was supported by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.

Release

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP was released on iOS in 2011. The game was later ported to Android and Microsoft Windows. The game was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its beautiful art style, innovative gameplay, and haunting soundtrack.

Awards

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP has won numerous awards, including:

• Game of the Year (2011) - Independent Games Festival
• Best Art Direction (2011) - Independent Games Festival
• Best Game App (2011) - BAFTA Games Awards
• Best Mobile Game (2011) - Game Developers Choice Awards

Jett: The Far Shore

Jett: The Far Shore is a 2021 action-adventure game developed by Superbrothers and Pine Scented Software. The game was released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows. The game follows the story of Mei, a scout who is sent to explore a distant planet. The game is known for its stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, and thought-provoking story.

Development

Jett: The Far Shore was developed over a period of five years. The game was originally conceived by Craig Adams and Patrik Methe in 2016. The two developers wanted to create a game that was both beautiful and meaningful. They drew inspiration from classic science fiction films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner.

The game's art style was inspired by the work of Syd Mead and Moebius. The soundtrack was composed by Scandroid. The game's development was supported by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.

Release

Jett: The Far Shore was released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows in 2021. The game was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, and thought-provoking story.

Awards

Jett: The Far Shore has won numerous awards, including:

• Game of the Year (2021) - Independent Games Festival
• Best Art Direction (2021) - Independent Games Festival
• Best Game App (2021) - BAFTA Games Awards
• Best Mobile Game (2021) - Game Developers Choice Awards

Superbrothers is a Canadian independent video game development studio founded in 2008. The studio is known for developing critically acclaimed and commercially successful games such as Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP and Jett: The Far Shore. Superbrothers is a pioneer in the indie game development scene and has helped to shape the way that games are made and played.