Star Gods Presskit

FACT SHEET

• Developer JOP Studios
• Release Date October 6, 2019
• Platforms Windows
• Price $9.99

DESCRIPTION

JOP Studios is a solo owned and operated game studio formed by Eric Akins. 

ABOUT THE GAME

In the year 2095, Earth was invaded by an intergalactic race of conquerors who called themselves the Star Gods. The forces of Earth were able to push them back, but at a great cost. Join Jane as she journeys through the cosmos to unravel the truth behind the existence of the Star Gods and the mysterious disappearance of her soul mate, Izil.

Battle through 7 action packed levels of old school arcade goodness featuring a rockin' soundtrack by the legendary Wingless Seraph and  brand new unreleased single titled The Edge of Nothing by the up and coming band, Phoenix Rising. 

Star Gods takes it's inspirations from greats of the past like Ikaruga, Radiant Silvergun and the Gradius series. 

Features

• Near Miss power up system. Build your power by narrowly avoiding enemy fire
• Unlockable ships each with their own unique abilities
• Over 20 dangerous enemies ranging from destructive battle cruisers, to souls of the damned.
• Big bad boss battles
• Dialogue driven story with full voice acting for each character.
• Pulse pounding soundtrack with music by Wingless Seraph, Savfk- Music, TeknoAXE and Phoenix Rising

ABOUT THE DEVELOPER

I am a game developer and college student from Dallas, Texas. I spent 9  years in the industry working at Method Solutions and Escalation Studios. Unity was always an interest of mine and I decided I wanted to try and make a game on my own using Unity as the platform. I was always a fan of the shmup genre and one of my favorite periods in the industry was working on Space Impact: Kappa Base for the Nokia N-Gage devices. 

Along with designing games, I am also a fighting game enthusiast. I used to play competitively in my 20's and became a 3 time Evolution Finalist in the Tekken and Mortal Kombat franchises. 

FAQ

What kind of game is Star Gods?

Star Gods is a vertical shoot ‘em up built for Windows. It was inspired by past titles such as Ikaruga, Radiant Silvergun, Lords of Thunder and Gradius

When will this game release?

Star Gods released on October 6th 2019 on Itch and November 12 on Steam.

How many levels does Star Gods have?

Star Gods has 7 action packed levels. 

Is there a progression system?

The current system in Star Gods is through in-game currency. Players acquire money through gameplay which can be used to purchase new ships. Each ship will have unique functionality. 

What engine was used to develop this game?

This game was developed entirely in Unity.

What platforms will Star Gods be available on?

Star Gods was released on Windows and is currently available on itch.io. There is a Steam released planned for later in the year.

Who does the development team consist of?

The development team consists of Eric Akins and Dale Chang. Eric is a 9 year veteran of the industry and he handled the design and programming. Dale Chang is a web developer and artist who handled the 2D artwork all of the characters.

The soundtrack is awesome, who does the music?

The music is provided by Phoenix Rising, Wingless Seraph, TeknoAxe and Savfk.

What are the inspirations for this game?

Games like Ikaruga, Radiant Silvergun and the Gradius franchise are all inspirations for this game. They are timeless classics and Star Gods is heavily influenced by their greatness.

CREDITS 

Game Design:  Eric Akins

Music Production: Phoenix Rising Wingless Seraph TeknoAXE Savfk