Factsheet

Developer:
Canari Games Inc.
Based in Montreal, Canada

Release date:
2023

Platforms:
Nintendo Switch
Steam
PS4/PS5
XBox

Website:
http://www.lunarkthegame.com

Regular Price:
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Description

A pulp adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime. LUNARK is a 2D cinematic platformer in the vein of the '90s classics. Run, jump, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

History

A MODERN TAKE ON THE 2D CINEMATIC PLATFORMER GENRE. Inspired by classics from the '90s, LUNARK is a cinematic platformer set in the distant future, where the Moon has been transformed into the vessel for humanity's survival and an AI called NOAH rules with an iron fist. As Leo, a courier with unique abilities and a mysterious past, you'll explore gorgeously animated pixel-art environments while overcoming traps, solving puzzles, battling enemies, and more. Join the revolution in this epic sci-fi adventure!

Features

  • Experience a modern 2D cinematic platformer with precision gameplay, stunning animation, and rotoscoped cutscenes!
  • Immerse yourself in a compelling sci-fi story of survival, revolution, and mystery
  • Intuitive but versatile controls: Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way to freedom!
  • Explore glorious pixel-art environments, including mysterious alien ruins, a flying penitentiary, a high-tech megalopolis, and an alien forest
  • Solve puzzles, overcome traps, and interact with a variety of characters
  • Discover hidden upgrades to expand your health and weapon capabilities
  • Yes, you can pet the dog (and cat)!

Videos

Launch Trailer YouTube

Origins Influences YouTube

Rotoscoping Game Design YouTube


Images

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Awards & Recognition

  • "Official Selection "Day Of The Devs" 2022"
  • "Nominee: Indie Cup Canada'22 "Grand Jury Award""
  • "Winner: GameMaker Awards 2021 "Most Anticipated Game""
  • "PitchYaGame 2020 "Chief Pick""


About Canari Games Inc.

Boilerplate
Canari Games Inc. is a Canadian independent video game studio created in Montreal in 2018. It is specialized in the creation of retro-flavored content, combining beautiful pixel art and polished animations.

More information
More information on Canari Games Inc., our logo & relevant media are available here.


LUNARK Credits

Johan Vinet
ART/CODE/AUDIO

Topher Anselmo
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING

Oscar Gonzalez
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING / CONSOLES PORT

Xitilon
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING / CONSOLES PORT

Justin Chan
KEY ART

LocalizeDirect
ADDITIONAL LOCALIZATION

Hana Lee
ADDITIONAL LOCALIZATION

Wayforward
PUBLISHING

Contact

Inquiries
contact@canarigames.com


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