– ‘Metal Suits’ won the Honorable Mention Award at the 2nd GYAAR studio Indie Game Contest.
– The winning works will be provided with support programs utilizing Bandai Namco Group’s know-how strengths and subsidies.
Egg Tart (CEO Park Jin-man) announced that its PC/console 2D side-scrolling game ‘METAL SUITS’ received an honorable mention in the “GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest” hosted by Bandai Namco Group and sponsored by Supercell. It was announced on the 5th that it won the Honorable Mention award.
The ‘2nd GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest’ is a game contest hosted by GYAAR Studio for indie game creators. It is held to accept a broader range of creative personnel and provide an opportunity to receive proactive support for their creations. Indie game creators around the world also have it. The goal is to revitalize the future game market further by actively supporting producers.
Two hundred thirty-six works were submitted to this contest, more than those submitted to the ‘1st GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest’ held last year. The winners of one Platinum Award, four Award Winners Awards, and ten Honorable Mention Awards will receive support funds and various support programs utilizing the know-how and strengths the Bandai Namco Group has accumulated over the years.
‘Metal Suits’ is a 2D side-scrolling action game based on pixel art produced by Egg Tart. It received favorable reviews at last year’s Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show for its retro-feeling pixel art and modern effects. The game won the Indie Game Show 2023 New Platform Award in the Room, followed by the GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest Award, making it popular at home and abroad. It is being recognized.
Jinman Park, CEO of Egg Tart, said, “I am happy that Metal Suits’ gaming quality has been recognized by winning awards at domestic game events and overseas game contests,” and added, “As Metal Suits’ exciting gameplay is being evaluated positively, it is expected to achieve good results globally.” “We will focus on improving the fun and completeness of the game before its release.”
Detailed ‘Metal Suit’ information can be found on the Steam page (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2093800/).
