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Press release:
SAN DIEGO – June 9, 2020 – Independent game developer Tako Boy Studios is pleased to announce a new style-centric content update to their widely popular free-to-play arcade ghost hunting mobile title, “Candies ‘n Curses“.

Having enjoyed over one million downloads across iOS and Android platforms and regularly featuring in the Best Mobile Platformers, US New Games We Love, and Action app store categories, the beautiful visuals, catchy music, and addictively frantic gameplay continues with a series of new looks for ghost hunter Molli including a witch costume and several color variations. Costumes and palette swaps can be purchased individually or bundled for $9.99 and $4.99, respectively.

Candies ‘n Curses and its latest content update are available today:

Candies ‘n Curses on iOS
Candies ‘n Curses on Android

“We’re huge fans of everything scary, spooky, and cute, including Luigi’s Mansion and Ghost Busters, and wanted to do our own take on making ghosts and ghouls silly and fun,” Comments Tako Boy Studios Co-Founder Tom Ferrer.

“We were also inspired by the replayability present in games like Downwell, Enter the Gungeon, and Flinthook, and wanted to bring that experience to mobile devices. As to this costume update, our dedicated fans spend hours per day talking about Candies ‘n Curses’ characters, story, favorite builds, hardest bosses, and more, and this has been the most requested addition to the game by far. We’re happy to finally make it a reality and hope players enjoy Molli’s array of new looks!”

Learn more: https://www.takoboystudios.com/candies-n-curses

About Candies ‘n Curses
Boasting over one million downloads worldwide, free-to-play Candies ‘n Curses puts players in control of Molli as she attempts a daring rescue of a friend from a haunted mansion filled with ghosts, ghouls, zombies, and fiendish bosses, all while equipped with her trusty upgradeable flashlight and other ghost hunting weapons. At the end of each stage, players can choose from a random assortment of candies or curses, each of which confer powerful perks but may come with significant consequences.

Game features:

Vaporize ghosts with a wide array of different, upgradeable flashlights; from cursed lanterns to magical beam swords, each flashlight provides a different way to play!
Need an edge to help overcome a difficult stage? Players can equip Charms to their flashlights, enhancing Molli with a multitude of different abilities and power-ups! Some charms even provide Molli with companions to aid her on her ghost-stomping adventure!
Upon completing a stage, players can choose from a randomized set of candies and curses that will provide permanent power bonuses for the remainder of that run. Will you restore all of your hearts hoping to last longer before an untimely demise? Or will you sacrifice defense for ultimate power? The choice is yours!
Visit 6 different regions of the Phantom King’s mansion, each teeming with a variety of dangerous ghosts and ghouls. And be prepared to face-off against a mighty boss at the end of each stage!
Participate in Daily Challenges that offer various rewards!
Enjoy beautiful, hand-crafted pixel art with fluid animation that oozes ghostly charm

About Tako Boy Studios
Tako Boy Studios aims to craft games with three major goals in mind: beautiful, charming visuals utilizing pixel art in a refreshing way; juicy game feel that makes every action on screen feel satisfying; and an overall fun experience that brings joy and excitement to both the moment to moment gameplay and the progression a player feels as they see themselves growing. https://www.takoboystudios.com