[Demo Launch] Cyber Paradise - Dog Digital Revival Adventure & All You Can Pet/Eat/Etc Crossover with 5 Games. (Dog Butt-Sniffing Included)
TL;DR: Yes, you can pet them!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2431790/Cyber_Paradise
Funny Yet Heartfelt Narrative Weaved with Roguelite Mechanics
DDmeow Games, announces the release of the "Cyber Paradise Demo" on January 19th. This neon-drenched 2D action roguelite revolves around the digital revival of Mini the Dog. Players will engage in frenetic combats on a quest to uncover Mini's memories, and in between battles, they have the chance to bond with Mini's friends in the cozy setting of Mini's Café.
Upon collecting enough of Mini's memories, players can digitally revive the dog. Additionally, players can also craft items from Mini's favorite memories. For instance, if players uncover a memory of Mini sniffing a dog's butt, they can recreate a dog butt in Mini's Cyber Paradise where Mini will happily sniff it and show contentment.
The narrative unfolds in two primary areas: within Mini's memories, players delve into the backstories of various characters and past mysteries of this dystopian world from the dog's unique perspective; and in Mini's Café, where each visit strengthens relationships with these characters through funny yet heartfelt dialogues.
All You Can Pet/Eat/Etc with an Epic Crossover of 5 Games
In celebrating the return of Mini the Dog, this demo includes a special collaboration with 5 games. This crossover will happen at the end of the "Cyber Paradise" demo, giving players a chance to pet/eat/interact with all the animals and food from the participating games' worlds as part of the festivities. A list of participating games is at the bottom of this press release.
Well Received at Early Demo Stage
The alpha demo has already received multiple awards and one nomination, such as Best Game Direction and more.
The narration has been described as "heartfelt and funny" and the mechanics as "ridiculously fun" by media and playtesters.
Releasing As An Open Alpha Demo for Wider Community Testing
Since its debut in September last year, the closed-alpha demo of 'Cyber Paradise' has been rigorously playtested and streamed, with the count exceeding over 100 sessions. This iterative process has resulted in over 100 new, improved versions of the game. Sze, the developer, emphasizes, 'These weren't just minor bug fixes. The game has undergone several fundamental changes. Each playthrough brought fresh insights, significantly propelling the game's evolution.'
"This journey has been a collaborative effort, greatly supported by fellow game developers, streamers, and playtesters. We're now thrilled to present the open-alpha demo, inviting a wider audience to experience and actively contribute to the ongoing development of 'Cyber Paradise'. The game will undergo further changes for sure, and the team is excited to see where this large-scale playtest will lead the game."
Participating Games:
A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986: A visual novel set in a vibrant 1980s Hong Kong, exploring the romance between two women against a backdrop of retro art and fashion.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1111370/A_Summers_End__Hong_Kong_1986/
https://www.asummersend.com/
Omi Oh My AI: Embark on a Captchavating adventure with Omi the dog loving AI, solve over 100 unique puzzles, and learn to see the world the way AI do.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1867110/Omi_Oh_My_AI/
Red Rebellion: A sapphic yuri fairy tale mashup as Robin Hood teams up with Red Riding Hood to save their village in this historical fantasy.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2114160/Red_Rebellion/
https://redrebellion.net/
Doggy Don't Care: Unleash adorable chaos as a mischievous pup left at home alone!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2438180/Doggy_Dont_Care/
Foodomina: Narrative Driven, Sci-Fi Food Themed Pixel RPG where you play as two cute food girls and battle... MOLD! Or maybe not?
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3116350/Foodomina/
https://foodomina.itch.io/