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Iction Games launches Indiegogo campaign for retro arcade game.

Press release:
Spain, March 1st 2018 – Iction Games today announced the launch of the Indiegogo campaign for John Mambo – a pixel art arcade game with a tongue-in-cheek sense of humour. Inspired by action films from the 80s and 90s, John Mambo is an isometric arcade game in which you play a one-man army on a mission… to pacify the world. Spanish indie developer Iction Games are seeking an initial target of €15,000 to fund development of John Mambo, which is expected to be released in 2018.

Initially set for a Windows, Mac and Linux release, the game will also be launched on Xbox One and PS4 as future stretch goals. Set to run for 30 days, the John Mambo Indiegogo campaign is scheduled to launch on Thursday 1st March 2018. Backers can pledge for a range of awards, including a copy of the game, exclusive t-shirts and even a custom-made VHS box featuring the game.

John Mambo is Iction Games first major release, and the result of many years spent in arcades and in their bedrooms, playing classics such as Ikari Warriors, Cannon Fodder, Commando and Metal Slug. Stretch goals for the project include co-operative multiplayer mode, more release platforms, more in-game mechanics and much more.

For more information on the campaign, and to become a backer, visit the official Indiegogo page here.

Game details
Game: John Mambo
Platforms: PC, Steam, Linux, Mac, XBOX One, PS4 (stretch goals)
Release Date: 2018
Languages: English
Players: 1-2 (stretch goal)
Developer: Iction Games

Pledge rewards:

All possible rewards for pledgers, from highest to lowest pledge tiers, are as follows:

• Party with us in Spain
• Hardback John Mambo art book
• Exclusive Indiegogo Poster which is Framed
• T shirt and Bandana
• Access to Development Forum
• Concepts signed by our artist
• Digital OST
• Manual and instruction booklet (PDF)
• Digital copy of the game – Windows/Mac/Linux,Steam
• Your name on the credits
• Thank you GIF

Key features:
– Multiple routes to complete a level
– One or two player co-op action (stretch goal)
– Retro inspired graphics
– Tongue-in-cheek humour
– Wide variety of weapons to choose from
– Brutal melee attacks to master

The story:
John Mambo is a top scrolling shooter based on the era of the arcade machines and consoles of the 80’s and 90’s, inspired by 8-bit and 16-bit retro classics like Ikari Warriors, Commando, Metal Slug and Cannon Fodder. Play as a single player or with a friend in the co-op multiplayer mode as you prepare yourself for some gung ho action, firing bullets and throwing grenades, as you try not to get yourself blown up in the process!

About the developer
Formed in Spain in 2014, John Mambo is the debut game from Iction Games. Created by a team of die-hard gamers, the companies first foray into video games is a homage to the classic arcade titles of the 80s and 90s.