Relooted, the captivating Africanfuturist heist game from independent South African studio Nyamakop, will finally be available on February 10. The title promises an immersive experience with a unique blend of 2.5D side-scrolling action platforming, stealth, and puzzle-solving elements.
Players are tasked with meticulously planning each heist alongside their ragtag crew from Johannesburg, carefully positioning each team member to execute the operation without raising the alarm. The catch? Once they've secured the artifact of interest in each mission, a warning will sound, prompting a frantic dash to escape within the given time frame. Effective preparation is crucial to avoid being caught.
Interestingly, this isn't Nyamakop's first foray into the gaming world. Their 2018 platformer, Semblance, marked a significant milestone by becoming the first South African-developed IP to hit Nintendo consoles. At E3 that year, lead programmer Cukia Kimani and designer Ben Myres shared their struggles as indie developers navigating the global industry landscape.
A more recent challenge for Nyamakop lies in promoting Relooted globally, with the PC and Xbox releases coming next month. For now, fans can eagerly await its February 10 launch, bringing an exciting dose of Africanfuturist flair to the world of heist games.
Players are tasked with meticulously planning each heist alongside their ragtag crew from Johannesburg, carefully positioning each team member to execute the operation without raising the alarm. The catch? Once they've secured the artifact of interest in each mission, a warning will sound, prompting a frantic dash to escape within the given time frame. Effective preparation is crucial to avoid being caught.
Interestingly, this isn't Nyamakop's first foray into the gaming world. Their 2018 platformer, Semblance, marked a significant milestone by becoming the first South African-developed IP to hit Nintendo consoles. At E3 that year, lead programmer Cukia Kimani and designer Ben Myres shared their struggles as indie developers navigating the global industry landscape.
A more recent challenge for Nyamakop lies in promoting Relooted globally, with the PC and Xbox releases coming next month. For now, fans can eagerly await its February 10 launch, bringing an exciting dose of Africanfuturist flair to the world of heist games.
! Relooted is literally going to be so much fun, I love how they incorporated all these different gameplay mechanics like stealth and puzzle-solving 
. The team behind Nyamakop seems super talented, especially considering their indie roots - Semblance was a huge deal for them when it came out in 2018 
! Now, I'm curious to see how well they can promote the game globally and get it noticed by more gamers... fingers crossed 
. Can't wait to dive into this Africanfuturist world on Feb 10th 
omg have u guys played semblance?? it was such a chill but challenging game 
i love how nyamakop is pushing boundaries with relooted! the concept of timed escapes sounds so thrilling 
. It's like in real life, when you're working on a project with others, you need to communicate effectively and anticipate potential obstacles. The game shows that even with a great plan, things can still go wrong if you don't stay flexible. But by adapting quickly, you can turn what could be a disaster into an opportunity 
. As indie devs like Nyamakop show us, success in the gaming world (or any field) requires perseverance & creativity 
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i remember semblance being a big deal for south african devs too - it's awesome to see nyamakop pushing the boundaries again. they're really bringing that unique afrofuturist vibe to the gaming world, and i am HERE. FOR. IT 
It's cool to see Nyamakop taking the leap from making Semblance for Nintendo consoles to going global with Relooted - it's a testament to their dedication and innovative spirit 
it's like an escape room game but way more intense. And can we talk about how awesome it is that Nyamakop is finally getting some global recognition after Semblance dropped in 2018? 
They're totally paving their own way in the gaming world and I'm here for it 
that's like, super impressive! 
it looks so cool! 
according to a report by newzoo, the global gaming market was worth $156.4 billion in 2022 alone! 
and now we're seeing more african devs like nyamakop getting their foot in the door... it's an exciting time for gaming!