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Press release:
Giebelstadt, May 11th, 2021
Bad Dream Games and HandyGames are today very excited and happy to announce that their 2D puzzle platformer “One Hand Clapping” is coming to PC via Steam Early Access on June 10th, 2021.

Have you ever listened to a recording of your own voice? Feels strange right? And the scary part is that you sound like that to everyone else. Damn right. And you thought you have a nice voice.

How about a fun game that teaches you how to control your voice while saving a fantastical setting from eternal silence? A unique game that helps you to feel more comfortable and confident while singing in the shower, and guides you to develop a stronger connection to your voice.

One Hand Clapping, being uplifting and accessible for everyone, sets out to make you a believer in your own musical skills. Interact with a colorful world and solve puzzles with melody, rhythm, and harmony. How you do it is completely up to you: no matter if you prefer singing, whistling, humming, or even using an instrument, One Hand Clapping will be your unique musical journey!

EARLY ACCESS OPENS JUNE, 10th 2021!

Be part of a journey!

We don’t stop believing in how much fun you will have with One Hand Clapping, so we decided to open up the game to Early Access. So whether you’re a small-town girl or a singer in a smokey room, your feedback will greatly help us make this game even better for everybody who wants a thrill, finding that bug hidin’ somewhere in the night!

You’ll gain access to the game in its current form and as it evolves.

One Hand Clapping will be available as Early Access as of June, 10th 2021 on Steam!

One Hand Clapping is currently in development for PC, Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Android, and iOS.

About One Hand Clapping
One Hand Clapping is a 2D puzzle platformer that invites you to sing or play or noise into your microphone to solve musical puzzles and discover the power of your voice as it changes the world. This extraordinary unique game provides you the freedom to express yourself through its mechanics, helping you build confidence in your singing voice and your inner voice.

The world of One Hand Clapping is full of vibrant landscapes and mysterious characters portrayed through a warm, minimalist aesthetic that inspires self-expression without overwhelming your senses. All you need is a headset or a microphone with headphones, and your voice or an instrument to play!

About HandyGames
HandyGames™ is part of the THQ Nordic and Embracer Group family and operates as an international publisher for mid-sized projects and developers for a worldwide audience.

The focus lies on creating and publishing games for current gen consoles like PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X or Nintendo Switch™ as well as games for Steam and many other PC gaming distribution channels.

HandyGames™ produces titles for new innovative gaming platforms, for example VR (Virtual Reality) on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Samsung Gear VR, but also offers games of all kind of genres for Android smartphones and tablets, Apple iPhones, iPads and many other mobile and smart devices.

As a games company and that is truly passionate about gaming, we always strive for gameplay innovation. We received the German Developer Award as “Best German Game Studio” in 2015 and produced and published award-winning games of virtually every video gaming genre imaginable for a diverse range of audiences and gameplay styles. One example is “Townsmen VR” which was awarded with the German Games Award 2018 in the category “Best Game Design”.

About Bad Dream Games
Bad Dream Games was formed in 2018, after the viral success of the One Hand Clapping demo, a student-made project from the University of Southern California. Bad Dream Games are creating new ways to play. The US studio makes games that fuel creativity and engages players beyond just the limits of their controller, and it all starts right now with One Hand Clapping.