Typoman

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Typoman
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Developer(s)Brainseed Factory
Publisher(s)Brainseed Factory
Director(s)Bilal Chbib
Designer(s)Zein Okko
Programmer(s)
  • Lino Morales
  • Florian Wurth
  • Tim Schroeder
  • Clemens Schmitt
Artist(s)
  • Arton Rexhëbogaj
  • Lea Dickert
  • Oleg Gorshkov
  • Michael Koloch
  • Zein Okko
Composer(s)SonicPicnic
Platform(s)
Release
November 19, 2015
    • Wii U
      • WW: November 19, 2015
    • Microsoft Windows
      • WW: August 15, 2016
    • Xbox One
      • WW: February 17, 2017
    • PlayStation 4
      • WW: February 21, 2017
    • Nintendo Switch
      • WW: February 22, 2018
Genre(s)Puzzle, platform
Mode(s)

Typoman is an independent video game developed by Brainseed Factory for Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, and mobile. The game follows a hero named HERO who crafts words to alter the environment around him.[1]

Gameplay[]

Typoman features a number of environmental puzzles that are solved by crafting words that are relevant to the situation. For example, players can spell "up" to activate an elevator, or "open" to open a door.[2] Situations become increasingly complicated as the game progresses, requiring the player to come up with puns to manipulate items.[2]

Development[]

The idea of Typoman was born out of a desire to experiment with typography and gameplay. Brainseed Factory founder Bilal Chbib explains that the original plan was to "have objects and monsters shaped out of letters, and nothing else."[3] As development continued the team eventually decided to implement puzzle based gameplay using letters and words.[3]

The game was originally a Wii U exclusive, and Nintendo showcased the game at the Nindies@Home program during E3 2015.[3] The game launched for Wii U in 2015.

A year after release, Brainseed Factory announced an updated version of the game called Typoman: Revised would be released for PC, Xbox One and PS4. The revised version implements several design and graphical improvements.[4] The PC version launched in 2016, with the console versions following in February 2017.

Reception[]

The original Wii U version of Typoman received mixed reviews from critics, with a score on review aggregator Metacritic of 57/100.[5] Typoman: Revised for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 was better received, scoring 73/100 and 75/100 respectively.[7][8]

Critics generally praised the game's concept, atmosphere and art style, but directed criticism towards the game's length.[8]

Awards[]

  • Nominee for Best Visual Design, Best Puzzle Game, TIGA Games Industry Awards 2018, London[10][11]
  • Winner Beste Inszenierung (Best Presentation), German Video Game Awards 2016, Munich[12]
  • Winner Best Casual Game, Game Connection Development Awards 2015, San Francisco[13]
  • Nominee for Best Game, Best Indie Game, Best Sound, Best Game Design, Best Console Game, German Dev Awards 2015, Cologne[14]
  • Winner Best Art Style, Gaming Trend's Best of E3 2015 Awards, Los Angeles[15]
  • Winner Best of Quo Vadis Show 2015, Best of Quo Vadis Show, Berlin[16]
  • Winner Best Youth Game for High Educational Value, Pädi 2016, Munich[17]

References[]

  1. ^ OPMUK staff (February 16, 2015). "OPM Team Debate: Which under-the-radar game will take PS4 by storm in 2015?". GamesRadar+ (PlayStation Official Magazine – UK).
  2. ^ a b Priestman, Chris (May 18, 2015). "Typoman's dark world is made of letters that you'll have to sort into words to survive". Pocket Gamer.
  3. ^ a b c Cardoso, Jose (June 27, 2015). "Wii U exclusive Typoman pays tribute to writers and oppressed authors, uses essential GamePad features". GameZone.
  4. ^ Luke K. (August 4, 2016). "Typoman: Revised announced for PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One". Critical Gamer.
  5. ^ a b "Typoman for Wii U Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  6. ^ "Typoman: Revised for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Typoman: Revised for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  8. ^ a b c "Typoman: Revised for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "Typoman: Revised for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  10. ^ Stephenson, Suzi (September 19, 2018). "TIGA Announces Games Industry Awards 2018 Finalists". The Independent Game Developers' Association.
  11. ^ "2018 Winners". The Independent Game Developers' Association. November 1, 2018.
  12. ^ "Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2016: Das sind die besten Spiele des Jahres". Deutscher Computerspielpreis.
  13. ^ "Game Connection America 2015's Development Awards – Winners Revealed". Events For Gamers. 5 March 2015.
  14. ^ "Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2015: Nominierungen bekannt gegeben". PC Games. 9 November 2015.
  15. ^ "Gaming Trend's Best of E3 2015 Awards". Gaming Trend. 22 June 2015.
  16. ^ "Best of Quo Vadis 2015: Brainseed Factory gewinnt mit Typoman". makinggames.biz. 23 April 2015.
  17. ^ "Pädagogischer Medienpreis Pädi 2016". Studio im Netz e.V.

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