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"It ended up being pretty much co-development" - how 80s anime, a legendary Gundam director and It Takes Two talent combined for the Switch 2's next hit Orbitals
Orbitals, a Nintendo Switch exclusive developed by Shapefarm in collaboration with Studio Massket, aims to capture the authentic aesthetic of 80s anime. Directed by Hazelight veteran Jakob Lundgren and featuring art direction from Tôru Yoshida, the co-op adventure focuses on puzzle-solving gameplay inspired by classic anime and the works of Akira Toriyama.
This Co-Op Anime Adventure Couldn't Have Been Anything Else, Says Orbitals Team
Developers from Shapefarm and Kepler Interactive discuss the creation of their co-op anime adventure game, Orbitals. Creative director Marcos Ramos and game director Jakob Lundgren detail how the game evolved from its initial top-down robot concept to its current anime-inspired aesthetic, emphasizing the importance of character design and the co-op experience. The team also highlights their collaboration with Studio Massket for cutscene animation and their dedication to capturing the authentic feel of '80s anime through meticulous attention to detail.