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Press release:
Wiesbaden, Germany – June 8, 2023.
The clock is ticking. Do you hear it yet? Publisher Assemble Entertainment and Chaosmonger Studio — developer of critically acclaimed narrative adventure ENCODYA —have formally announced “Three Minutes To Eight” as part of the Guerilla Collective showcase. Three Minutes To Eight is a mind-bending pixel art adventure game where players will find out what it means to live on the edge of consciousness as they ███ ██ █ ▓ ▒ ░ ¿⊕ξד¶¶¶ Error 0x80070570.

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Set in the near future, Three Minutes To Eight is a mind-bending pixel art adventure game that breaks the mold by introducing an intriguing twist: the protagonist is destined to meet their demise at precisely 07:57 PM. However, hope is not lost.

It’s up to you to unravel what lies beneath, uncover secret paths, find ways to cheat death, and unlock multiple endings. Each run is distinct, with randomized elements and unique events, urging you to revisit the game multiple times to discover all its hidden mysteries. Find yourself in an ever-evolving gaming experience, mimicking a borderline state of mind that teeters on the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible yet remains elusive.

Key Features of Three Minutes to Eight:

A mind-boggling narrative with unexpected twists where you must uncover ways to cheat death…or die trying
Unique short-burst gameplay allows for infinite replayability with multiple different endings to unlock and hidden mysteries in each playthrough
Highly stylized pixel art graphics and a cyberpunk aesthetic support the game’s themes dealing with a mental state teetering on the edge of consciousness
Intriguing dialogue with a roster of interesting NPCs deepens the game’s gripping narrative

Stay on the lookout for more about Three Minutes To Eight from Assemble Entertainment. It will launch on PC, Nintendo Switch, consoles, and mobile devices in Q4 2023.

To keep up to date with the latest cryptic Three Minutes to Eight news, follow Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and join the official Assemble Discord server.

Follow Chaosmonger Studio on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and join the community on Discord.

About Assemble Entertainment
Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent, privately owned games publisher that’s made “Saving the World. Game by Game.” its mission. Founded by Stefan Marcinek in 2016, Assemble is known for its critically acclaimed and diverse indie games, such as Endzone – A World Apart, Roadwarden, Lacuna, and Orbital Bullet.

Since 2022, Assemble is responsible for the distribution of Mixtvision’s games, handling indie hits such as FAR: Lone Sails. Assemble also has won the German Developer Award twice in the category “Best Publisher.” Learn more about Assemble at www.assembleteam.com.

Assemble organizes GermanDevDays, one of Frankfurt’s most popular German-speaking conferences. The conference, hosted by Stefan Marcinek, features the GermanDevDays Indie Award, where indie teams across Germany can participate to win cash prizes. Learn more about the GermanDevDays at www.germandevdays.com.

About Chaosmonger Studio
Chaosmonger Studio is a multimedia production company based in Tallinn, Estonia.

Founded in the early 2000s in Bologna, Italy, by Nicola Piovesan, the company has nearly 20 years of experience in producing different kinds of entertainment. From documentaries, science fiction films, and animations to music videos, graphic design, and video games, Chaosmonger has created award-winning content since its inception.