Press release:
Montreal, Canada – 27th September.
The Montreal-based (Quebec, Canada) indie/retro games publisher Incube8 Games and Chiang Mai-based (Thailand) indie games developer Nara Makes Games, are today very happy and excited to announce that their retro-like exploration/adventure “The Mayor Of Sanctuary“, is soon coming digitally and physically to the Game Boy Color.
As Yuu, the former mayor of Anzen, you had hoped for a quiet retirement away from the hustle of civic life. However, the peace you sought is shattered when a wave of cursed spirits begin to emerge from the once tranquil forests of Sanctuary. It is now up to you to return to Anzen and connect with its inhabitants to unravel the mysteries behind the unrest.
Embark on a journey of casual exploration through a large unique map, brimming with charming characters and captivating scenery. This leisurely experience offers mild combat, light puzzles, and hidden secrets waiting to be discovered.
Standard Edition Includes:
Sealed box
Clear black cartridge
Clear cartridge protector
Instruction booklet
Stickers sheet
Silkscreened PCB with artwork on the back side
Collector’s Edition Includes:
Sealed box with alternative artwork
Clear blue cartridge
Clear black cartridge protector
Instruction booklet
Enamel pins
2 sticker sheets
24x36cm Poster (Folded)
CD music album
Silkscreened PCB with artwork on the back side
Limited Collector’s Edition Includes:
Sealed box with the Collector’s Edition artwork
Aluminum Anodize Gold cartridge
Clear black cartridge protector
Instruction booklet
2 Stickers sheet
Enamel pins
24x36cm Poster (Folded)
CD music album
Silkscreened PCB with artwork on the back side
Features:
Design to encourage exploration
Collectible items
Immersive and fun
Pet and interact with animals along your adventure
In-game stil artworks
Social Networks
Incube8 Games: facebook / instagram / twitter
Nara Makes Games: website / instagram / twitter / youtube
About Incube8 Games
Founded in 2021, Incube8 Games offers turnkey publishing solutions for new video games on retro consoles. Since starting, they’ve worked with over fifteen indie studios and established a reliable supply chain. With the decline of physical video game editions, Incube8 focuses on preserving the tactile experience of unboxing, enhanced with modern touches through collector’s editions. The company is known for the consistent quality of its products. Additionally, Incube8 ran a successful crowdfunding campaign in 2021 to revive Infinity, a 2002 Game Boy Color RPG that was never completed.
About Nara Makes Games
Nara Makes Games is the one man game studio of Anthony Wallace. Anthony is a digital nomad who has been living throughout Asia since 2018. His previous professional work included graphic design, web programming and photography. During the 2020 global pandemic, Anthony spent eleven months in Nara, Japan, where he focused his passion in retro video games. The Mayor of Sanctuary is his first project and is a reflection of his time spent in Nara.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: Adventure, Exploration, Game Boy Color, Incube8 Games, Indie games, Nara Makes Games, Nintendo Switch, Retro games, The Mayor Of Sanctuary