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Updated ! Traditional Chinese added !Oct 24, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsFellow Fans, Today we rolled-out a new update for Verne: The Shape of Fantasy. The biggest addition this update brings—besides some smaller text-based adjustments—is a new language. You can now play the story of Verne: The Shape of Fantasy in Traditional Chinese as well. Enjoy everyone! Summer of StoriesJun 27, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsFellow enthusiasts of story-driven games, We got something for you! While the Summer Sale officially kicks-off today, we teamed-up with two fantastic adventure games to offer you a deal you can't refuse. Make sure to check it out! It might carry you across the silly season. 🔥 Here's the bundle: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/42893/Summer_of_Stories/Vote for Verne!Nov 21, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsDear Super Fans, Imagine, the Steam Awards 2023 kicked-off and Verne is part of it. We would be so honoured if you would support us and choose to vote for Verne: The Shape of Fantasy in the Outstanding Story-Rich Game category! Thank you for your support! - the devs at Gametopia https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424600/Verne_The_Shape_of_Fantasy/Update notes for August 24thAug 24, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsWe have listened and read all your suggestions and have made an update with two aspects of gameplay: Stealth We have adjusted the stealth sections so now the enemies return to their original position after Verne is captured. Final Puzzle We know that many of you found this puzzle a bit frustrating, so we've increased the timer length to make it more accessible. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38958758/e72a529fefa17e2c285d937c4e2c74e7d86c4964.png Additionally, we have fixed some minor bugs and we have implemented some visual improvements, especially with texts that were not properly aligned. We hope you enjoy the game! Vernely yours. Unleash Your Imagination - Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is OUT NOW!Aug 14, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsFellow adventurers and Verne enthusiasts, we're beyond excited to let you know that Verne: The Shape of Fantasy has just launched. We can't wait to hear your thoughts and feedback about your journey through the game. Hoping that we were able to pay Jules Verne and his fantastic literary milestones as much respect as possible. His imagination is exceptional, and gave everything we got. So, thank you once again for being part of this journey, we hope you'll enjoy playing Verne: The Shape of Fantasy as much as we did developing it. Sincerely yours, the Developers! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424600/Verne: The Shape of Fantasy, Coming August 14th!Aug 3, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsWe're excited to announce that our upcoming dystopian narrative adventure Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is set to release on August 14th, 2023. Unleash your imagination through the fantastical mind of Jules Verne as you explore beautiful, detailed pixel art settings and uncover the most coveted secrets of Atlantis. Watch the new release date announcement trailer of Verne: The Shape of Fantasy now: About Verne: The Shape of Fantasy Verne: The Shape of Fantasy takes place in the year 1888, where a war against the ruthless “Nation” threatens to completely destroy the land of Hemera. You take on the role of famous author Jules Verne alongside Captain Nemo and his crew as you set out in search of the Flame of Hephaestus, an ancient artifact said to hold the power to change the course of history. You will have to be careful along the way as they may just discover unimaginable wonders and mysteries. Only those that crave knowledge and adventure will survive on this epic journey. As you explore, you’ll be able to utilize the IMAG device to rewrite history and change Verne’s fate at certain moments. Solve puzzles in each stunning location and leave no stone unturned. Inspired by classic adventure games, you never know what important detail could be hiding in a dusty corner. Pay close attention and discover what was so fascinating about Jules Verne’s incredibly unique stories. Features: Master your Imagination: Discover and master the “IMAG,” an ancient Atlantean device allowing Verne to rewrite his story and change the fate of the adventure. We’ve Got Company: Non-linear dialogues create a robust cast of characters in a thrilling story that reflects the human ability to imagine and tell larger-than-life stories. Unlock Atlantis One Puzzle at a Time: Utilize side-scrolling gameplay inspired by old-school adventure games where solving puzzles and exploring every inch of your surroundings is the key to success. No Ruin Left Unturned: Journey through a steampunk-esque world brought to life by detailed pixel art, told through a wide range of environments from the Nautilus’ dark corridors to ancient Atlantean ruins. Historically Accurate: Enjoy an easy-to-follow narrative that leverages true-to-life information about Jules Verne’s life and world-famous works. Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is set to release on August 14th, 2023. Wishlist the game on Steam right now to keep up to date with the latest Verne: The Shape of Fantasy news & try out the demo! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424600/Verne_The_Shape_of_Fantasy/Voices heard: Mouse support addedJun 26, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings from the Nautilus! first of all, thank you everyone who played our demo and provided valuable feedback. This means a lot to us! We have carefully listened to all your suggestions and we have started to work on them. For starters, we're pleased to confirm that the final release of Verne: The Shape of Fantasy will include mouse support in both the main menu and the pause menu to enhance your gameplay experience. As a result, you will be able to navigate and adjust options comfortably with your mouse as you could with a controller or keyboard, both in the main menu and the in-game pause menu. We hope you'll enjoy this new feature as we continue to fine-tune the Nautilus. We look forward to sailing the seas together soon. Vernely yours, Devs @ Gametopia Jules Verne needs your help - try the Demo!Jun 19, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsFellow Jules Verne enthusiasts, we're happy to be part of June's Steam Next Fest starting today. Grab your controllers (or mouse & keyboards) and give the Verne: Shape of Fantasy demo a try. We hope you'll enjoy solving riddles together with Jules. Feel free to leave feedback on the official Steam discussion boards - we're super curious about your thoughts. Yours, the devs at Gametopia https://store.steampowered.com/app/1876610/Verne_The_Shape_of_Fantasy_Demo?snr=1_7_15__13 Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is featured at the DevGAMM!Mar 1, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsWe are once again featured at the amazing DevGAMM! The physical event will take place in Gdańsk, Poland, this year and will give devs and publisher a playground to network. Among other great opportunities, from March 1-2, a conference will be held, gathering game industry professionals for top-notch sessions to show off their projects! For a full program, and all details about this year's DevGAMM in Gdańsk, head to the DevGAMM homepage: https://devgamm.com/gdansk2023/ But this is just the beginning! Besides new projects being showed off, DevGAMM! will also have its very own Steam event! Enjoy and discover lots of amazing indie devs, outstanding indie games, play free demos, get your favorite games with discounts & fill up your steam wishlist with many new games coming along! Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is also featured! Enjoy the free demo! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424600/Verne_The_Shape_of_Fantasy/ Journey into a World of Enigma in Verne: The Shape of Fantasy’s Dev CommentaryDec 6, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsThe mysteries and stories of Atlantis are waiting to be told! Today, Verne dev Gametopia invites players to uncover the wondrous mysteries of a paradise lost to the sea in Verne: The Shape of Fantasy, coming to Steam and GOG, in 2023. Showcased in a uniquely vibrant pixel-art style, Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is a narrative-driven adventure that draws on the life and works of Jules Verne, one of literature’s most famous science fiction and adventure writers. In celebration of its upcoming release, Gametopia shared a look into the game’s conceptualization via an all-new developer’s commentary. Lovers of both old school pixel-art adventure titles and Verne’s fantastical storytelling, Gametopia sought to merge the imagery of the author’s sci-fi writing prowess with gameplay mechanics of exploration, puzzles and deep interactive dialogues. Watch the Developer Commentary here: About Verne: The Shape of Fantasy Set in an alternate 1888, the war against the dreadful “Nation” has reached its breaking point, devastating the land of Hemera, the fantastical world created inside the mind of Jules Verne. Aboard the mighty Nautilus, Jules Verne, Captain Nemo, and the courageous crew struggle to uncover the secrets of Atlantis, the fabled utopia that faced mass destruction from the very power source Verne and his crew aim to locate: the Flame of Hephaestus. Features of Verne: The Shape of Fantasy Master your Imagination: Discover and master the “IMAG,” an ancient Atlantean device allowing Verne to rewrite his story and change the fate of the adventure We’ve Got Company: Non-linear dialogues create a robust cast of characters in a thrilling story that reflects the human ability to imagine and tell larger-than-life stories Unlock Atlantis One Puzzle at a Time: Utilize side-scrolling gameplay, inspired by old-school adventure games where solving puzzles and exploring every inch of your surroundings is key to success No Ruin Left Unturned: Journey through a steampunk-esque world brought to life by detailed pixel art, told through a wide range of environments from the Nautilus’ dark corridors to ancient Atlantean ruins Historically Accurate: Enjoy an easy-to-follow narrative that leverages true-to-life information about Jules Verne’s life and world-famous works Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is available to wishlist on Steam, with a planned release set for 2023. Try the game now! - A free demo is now available to play on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424600/Verne_The_Shape_of_Fantasy/Verne: The Shape of Fantasy - Steampunk-Abenteuerspiel auf den Spuren von Jules VerneJul 4, 2022 - pressakey.comEntfessle deine Fantasie und werde Teil einer faszinierenden Geschichte über das Leben und die Werke des Jules Verne. » Komplette News auf pressakey.com lesen » Verne: The Shape of Fantasy auf pressakey.com Travel with Pixelart Adventure Verne to the great Underwater Realm of Atlantis!Jun 30, 2022 - Community Announcements"Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real." - Jules Verne (1828 - 1905) In 2023, the wondrous journey aboard the Nautilus begins! Together with developer Gametopia, we are happy to tell you 'Don your scuba gear and metal detector because it’s time to unlock the mysteries of Atlantis' once and for all in Verne: The Shape of Fantasy, a pixel art adventure game coming to Steam in 2023. Verne: The Shape of Fantasy shakes up the puzzle platform genre with an adventure based on one of the most epic tales ever told. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38958758/2e3f1344481719e7dd8cf51cdcf612e87eba30f7.png Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is a narrative-driven experience based on the real-life works by Jules Verne, the author most famous for novels like Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in Eighty Days. Leveraging Verne’s one-of-a-kind storytelling and science fiction prowess, The Shape of Fantasy delivers a magical gameplay journey where you will encounter many friends, villains, and deep-sea monsters of legend. Watch the Verne: The Shape of Fantasy announcement trailer now: YouTube {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38958758/cb0c2eaf63c32a64b0c8a4aa967b2b0c38f675c2.png About Verne: The Shape of Fantasy Set in an alternate 1888, the war against the dreadful “Nation” has reached its breaking point, devastating the world of Hemera. Aboard the mighty Nautilus, Jules Verne, Captain Nemo, and the courageous crew struggle to uncover the secrets of Atlantis, the fabled utopia that faced mass destruction from the very power source Verne and his crew aim to locate: the Flame of Hephaestus. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38958758/62baaa8b0be9773d26de9b54b7df6dd7f306fb69.png “Jules Verne’s fantastic novels and their impact have transcended decades, and we’re thrilled to honor these incredible tales by reimagining them as interactive experiences where players can decide what happens next,” said Diego Adrada, CEO and Lead Developer at Gametopia. “It’s amazing what a little imagination can do, and we’re eager to see what kind of adventures are able to unfold in their search for Atlantis.” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38958758/34048c37d36cdb59d1a83e1c4f2c88f2b10617be.png Features of Verne: The Shape of Fantasy: Tool Master: Discover and master the “IMAG,” an ancient Atlantean device allowing Verne to rewrite his story and change the fate of the adventure We’ve Got Company: Non-linear dialogues create a robust cast of characters in a thrilling story that reflects the human ability to imagine and tell larger-than-life stories Unlock Atlantis One Puzzle at a Time: Utilize side-scrolling gameplay, inspired by old-school adventure games where solving puzzles and exploring every inch of your surroundings is key to success No Ruin Left Unturned: Journey through a steampunk-esque world brought to life by detailed pixel art, told through a wide range of environments from the Nautilus’ dark corridors to ancient Atlantean ruins Historically Accurate: Enjoy an easy-t...Verne: The Shape of Fantasy Demo Now Available in the Steam Next FestFeb 21, 2022 - Community Announcementshttps://i.imgur.com/hata2jn.png To celebrate the Steam Next Fest 2022, Gametopia has released an exciting playable demo of Verne: The Shape of Fantasy, a narrative experience set in a beautiful 2D steampunk pixel art universe, in which you become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. As an evolution of the classic point-and-click adventure games, Verne uses a normal WASD controller as well as dynamic conversation options, mixed with old school mechanics like exploration, puzzles, hidden objects, and a thrilling story to unlock the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis. Watch the new Verne Gameplay trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jnF77JW4lY Download the demo and Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1424600/ https://i.imgur.com/I9NXNFU.png Presskit: www.julesvernegame.com/presskitFinal volume of Hemera Stories: Death of the AncestorsJun 30, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsOur webcomic comes to an end. You will be able to know the fate of the ancestors, the protectors of the Flame of Hephaestus. The stories we have told in these webcomics will help you to understand Hemera's world, especially the fate of Atlantis, the main theme of Verne: The Shape of Fantasy. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38958758/1317cbd4fe0e1756b5573b1827f00b340519e869.png Expanding the story of Verne: The Shape of Fantasy. We've developed a lot of lore in the game. Perhaps too much... although, really.... there is never too much lore! We have gone deep into the history of the world of Hemera. That's why we created this webcomic, where you can discover the rise and fall of the mighty Atlantis. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38958758/93a3134a8724ddb19acf59409ba73e4918698861.png We hope you enjoy it and that you, future players, fall in love with the rich world created by our imaginary Jules Verne, which we hope you will never forget. Read the Webcomic!Extra! Extra! Stories of Hemera is out!Apr 27, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsIn “Verne: The Shape of Fantasy” you put yourself in Jules Verne’s shoes to venture into the dangers of Hemera, a fantastic parallel world, built from his own imagination. A narrative pixel art game that drives you, through exploration and puzzle-solving, to the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis, in the midst of a dystopian world war. And the discovery of this GREAT SECRET of Atlantis is what this four-issue webcomic series is about... ...Which we proudly present: “Stories of Hemera”, a microseries that plunges into the multi-layered lore of the world in which “Verne” takes place, to reveal some of the most important events of its history and add detail to what is already told in the game. As Aitor Garay (game concept artist and author of this series) puts it: “Verne, video games and comic books... Ain’t it pretty to live in a transmedia world that allows you to mix all these wonderful things?” We hope you will enjoy the reading as much as we have enjoyed rendering it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38958758/68bfc7ec5cdde3c0a371c45e3401ba8d3c768e3f.png Greetings from the Nautilus! READ THE WEBCOMIC
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