![]() And just experiment with a bunch of things." "We really wanted to take this newfound freedom to just go a bit wild with it and be bolder with design decisions. Games that nobody else has made before, that are at the edge of what the 'core' game audience is expecting. "So let's use this smallness and agility to try and see what different kinds of games we can make. "We were like - okay so we're just three people now," says Schneidereit. "It was pretty much - what are we gonna do and what is the company gonna stand for? And what kind of games are we going to make?"īetween them, they laid out a plan. Just sitting in the Nyamyam office on that first day was very liberating, but incredibly scary. "Leaving all that behind was a real shock for me. "Rare was basically my life for 14 years," he says. Tossell had been at Rare for most of his working life, starting out on Diddy Kong Racing for Nintendo 64 in 1996. The trio had discussed setting up their own studio for some time, but jumping ship in late 2010 brought with it mixed feelings, especially for Tossell. Schneidereit, Tossell and Agarie met while working for Rare on the Xbox 360 title, Kinect Sports. In our latest making of, Schneidereit and Tossell describe their struggle to fulfil that vision and bring Tengami to life. The first fruit from this mission is Nyamyam's debut title Tengami - an inventive adventure game played out in a gorgeous, Japanese pop-up book world. In 2010, alongside Phil Tossell and Ryo Agarie, Schneidereit set out to confound the expectations of 'core' gamers and bring fresh ideas to the industry. These are the words of Jennifer Schneidereit, co-founder of British studio Nyamyam. So it's no wonder that people are kind of trained: this is a video game, this is how you work out whether it's a good video game. "It's not the audience's fault, developers have set these expectations over the past 30 to 40 years. ![]() Visit us at and follow us on Twitter help? Join our Tengami forum to ask questions, get help, and discuss the app with other users from around the world."The game industry teaches you what a game should be, because mainstream experiences are extremely similar. With love and attention we strive to create beautifully crafted games that not only express who we are but also bring a little magic into other people’s lives. Nyamyam is a small independent studio in the UK. "Once again, an indie developer has proven that a game can indeed be a breathtaking work of art." CNET Australia "Its wonderful presentation, simple controls, and easy-to-understand pop-up mechanics make Tengami a game that seems instantly approachable." The Verge The final product delivers on that visual promise and then some." 4/5 stars from TouchArcade "Tengami got a lot of attention almost immediately, thanks to its eye-catching, beautiful graphical style. "Pop-up perfection" 5/5 stars from Gamezebo "Everything about this game is amazing." 5/5 stars from Cult Of Mac Share your progress between all your iDevices and unlock achievements.Īvailable in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Danish, Swedish and Turkish. Everything seen in the game could be recreated in real-life with just paper, scissors and glue. Tengami’s world is built as an authentically folding three dimensional pop-up book with an all new technology created just for this game. Use of headphones is recommended for the most immersive experience. Reach directly into the world to flip, fold and slide parts of the world to delve deeper into your mysterious journey.Ī beautiful and original soundtrack by renowned composer David Wise accompanies your adventure. Tengami plays like nothing else before it. Not a book, but a game inside a pop-up book. Experience dark forests, abandoned shrines and tranquil mountain waterfalls as you seek to uncover the secret behind the lone dying cherry tree. Go on a serene journey through Japan of ancient fairy tales brought to life through striking visuals, unique gameplay and haunting music. Tengami is a complete game with no In-App Purchases and no in-game advertisements. Award Nominations: SXSW, IndieCade, SOWN, Develop Fold and slide the beautifully crafted paper world to solve puzzles and discover secrets. Tengami is an atmospheric adventure game set inside a Japanese pop-up book.
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