GaMaYo #24 this May 22nd is being held at Project House, Leeds. Overall, 38 games will be demoing, along with 300+ developers, game industry publishers, investors and platforms in attendance. Join us for a day full of brilliant showcases. Event sponsor Plus Accounting
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Today we are looking at ‘Wyrd Waters’ which is confirmed to be at the event, from Maximalist!
Wyrd Waters by Maximalist
What would be your description of your game?
Wyrd Waters is a mythological naval game that brings larger groups of friends together for mayhem at the end of the day. With elements of board-game strategy and viking mythos-inspired real-time combat, Wyrd Waters is a digital reimagining of tabletop nights with friends gathered around the battle map, plotting against each other.
How did development start? (Were there any key inspirations or ideas that drove you?)
After countless nights of asking ourselves, “What are we playing tonight?” and endlessly sifting through our Steam library, we grew tired of searching for a game that could bring all our friends together—not just two or three—but the whole crew. We craved something that didn’t sacrifice the rich, captivating worlds and stunning art styles that single-player games like Hades and Cult of the Lamb offer.
Given our history of releasing single-player games across various platforms, we decided to tackle multiplayer head-on. Wyrd Waters was born from this challenge—a hyper-casual, mythological multiplayer game where you can host up to 8 friends, so no one gets left out!
Tell us about the team behind the game!
You may have seen us at Gamayo, where we demoed Space Salvage, a VR space flight and refuse collection game with a dash of British dry humor. This time around, we’re presenting under our own studio, Maximalist, instead of Fruity Systems.
Our trio is comprised of Corrin, Pete, and Yasmina—an experienced team of developers who, thanks to our indie roots, know how to cover multiple bases. Together, we’re building a studio that focuses on putting people first while showcasing folklore from across the globe.
What kind of experiences do you hope to bring players?
We aim to bring groups of friends together. The usual 4-player cap in most affordable multiplayer games often leaves someone behind, but we want to change that!
Whether you’re a duo or an 8-person fleet, you’ll enjoy outwitting each other while navigating the treacherous waters of the North Sea.
In 10 words or less, highlight the appeal of the game!
Myth-inspired naval battles for 2-8 players, blending strategy and chaos!
Any links to access/wishlist the game?
Wyrd Waters isn’t out just yet, but we have a Steam Page where you can WISHLIST and join a FREE Playtests Build. Playtesters can suggest ideas and report bugs directly to our Discord Server. Join our community for a cance to duel the devs and make a differenece in the final build!
Oh and keep an eye out for us at NextFest in June, Ok?