"Even more talented teams with exciting projects apply for each Games Lift incubator. The passion and commitment of the developers impresses me time and again. Universities across Hamburg and the extremely vibrant indie scene ensure a steady, never-ending flow of creativity," said Ole Schaper, CEO of Sviper and member of the jury. Among the selected projects is "Chaos Royale" which was developed by Monodot in Belgium. This fast-paced game is ultimately a free-to-play combat game with shooting mechanics and fantastic characters. "Dottobeau," which came about through the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW), also won over the jury. The team has come up with a classic point-and-click adventure in which tricky puzzles are solved by changing the mood.
"Journey Beyond the Edge of the World" by Markus Koepke, on the other hand, is an adventure told in five atmospheric musical pieces, which the player can experience from the first-person perspective of the main character. Meanwhile, Kopfkino Games has designed "Map Map - A Game about Maps", which is essentially an exploratory puzzle akin to a relaxed hike. Players of "We the Valarii" by Bagpack Games in Bavaria, delve into an entertaining couch co-op racer with a literal spin, as the unique motion physics are created by rotating a mouse or stick. The focus is on surmounting obstacles and completing boss battles together rather than on competing.
