Press release:
22 March 2022, WARSAW, POLAND.
The Warsaw-based (Poland) indie games publisher and developer Retrovibe and Italy-based indie games developer small bros (Ivan Porrini), today announced with great thrill and joy that their retro-like 2D metroidvania action-platformer “B.I.O.T.A.” is coming to PC via Steam and GOG on April 12th, 2022 (as announced at the MIX 10th Anniversary Online Showcase).
Furthermore, Retrovibe and small bros have also just released a new video for “B.I.O.T.A.”, a video that gives its viewers a taste of 54 unique 4-color palettes that gamers can unlock in B.I.O.T.A. and swap at any time during their play to customize their retro experience.
B.I.O.T.A. is a 2D metroidvania action-platformer set in a mining colony infected by an alien plague. It features 8 playable characters, a story campaign, arcade levels, and additional game modes. B.I.O.T.A. mixes the charm of retro games with the modern-day convenience of full controller support, saving anywhere, and more.
The game will be released on Steam and GOG on 12 April 2022 for 9.99 USD / 8.99 EUR. A demo is also available on both PC storefronts.
About small bros
Ivan Porrini, aka small bros, is a one-man-army indie developer from Italy. B.I.O.T.A. is his second retro-themed solo project and the first one released under Retrovibe.
About Retrovibe
Retrovibe is a publisher that aims to unlock next levels of fun by delivering new indie games with a retro heart. It was established in 2021 by a group of experienced games industry professionals.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: 2D, Action, B.I.O.T.A., GOG, Indie games, Metroidvania, PC games, Platformer, Retro games, Retrovibe, Small bros, Steam