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Today we are looking at ‘O.M.G’ which is confirmed to be at the event, from Omni Arcade!
O.M.G by Omni Arcade
What would be your description of your game?
O.M.G! is an asymmetrical, couch co-op platformer based on Greek mythology. Up to 3 players control gladiators that have to run, jump and push their way to the end of a level, while 1 player controls a powerful God with one mission: manipulate the level to stop them from reaching the goal.
How did development start? (Were there any key inspirations or ideas that drove you?)
Development began as part of our final year project at university, where our team Omni Arcade was formed. We wanted to make something social, fast-paced and perfect for couch co-op play, something that we could all play together. Our key inspiration for making O.M.G! was from playing party games together after class, as we would often visit gaming bars close to our campus. We discovered countless indie party games through those nights out, and created so many memorable experiences. We always imagined creating a fun and easy to jump into game that a group of friends could discover just like we did.
Tell us about the team behind the game?
Omni Arcade is a small but passionate team of 3 game developers who met during our time studying Game Design at university. We came together during our final year project and quickly discovered we shared a love for fun, fast-paced co-op games. Each of us brought different strengths to the table including design, programming and art and we combined those skills to create O.M.G!. As recent graduates, this project has been a huge learning experience, and it’s been amazing to grow as a team while bringing our first game to life.
What kind of experiences do you hope to bring players?
With O.M.G!, we want to deliver an experience that’s all about fun and chaos. Our goal was to create a game that brings people together for those competitive and challenging couch co-op moments. Most of all, we want ‘O.M.G!’ to be the type that sparks laughter and unforgettable moments shared with friends, family or others.
In 10 words or less, highlight the appeal of the game?
Compete as gods or gladiators in chaotic Greek myth trials!
Any links to access/ wishlist the game?
We currently have an itch page with a trailer and demo build to download: https://omni-arcade.itch.io/omg We intend to release the full version on Steam in the future, and we will update our itch page with a link when the Steam page goes live!
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