Melbourne-Made 'Cyber Paradise' Selected for Biggest Indie Exhibitions in Japan and Korea, Launching New Demo on July 17

DDmeow Games :

DDmeow Games, a wife-wife development team based in Melbourne, Australia, is excited to announce that Cyber Paradise has been selected for both BitSummit in Japan and Busan Indie Connect Festival in Korea. Alongside the exhibitions, the team is launching a brand new demo for Cyber Paradise, which will be available on Steam starting July 17 (GTM +10).


This new demo will be showcased at BitSummit Drift (Booth C-06) in Kyoto, Japan, from July 19 to 21, 2024 and online at Busan Indie Connect Festival's BICFEST.ORG from August 9 to 30, 2024.


BitSummit link: https://bitsummit.org/en/game/cyber-paradise/
Busan Indie Connect Festival link:https://bicfest.org/exhibition/view/1343?chk=1&param=1?page=3


Cyber Paradise - An Atmospheric Action-Adventure With Dogs And Cafes

Bring Mini the Dog back to life digitally in a 2D action roguelite adventure. Craft her cyber paradise with moments like sniffing dog butts. Discover a deeper dystopian story and build friendships in a neon-drenched cyberpunk cafe—A blend of adrenaline and solace.


Main trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc_W0BnrSQc


New Demo: More Atmospheric, Tighter Storytelling, and Escalating Combats

The continuous evolvement of the demo took a significant step forward at PAX AUS in October 2023, where the developers observed live public play sessions for the first time. Since then, after showcasing at additional festivals and conducting extensive playtesting, the demo has undergone significant revamps. The original 3-hour demo is now condensed into a 20-30-minute experience of heartfelt stories, escalating battles, and an atmospheric cyberpunk setting, allowing players to quickly grasp the essence of the game. For those craving more lore, the old demo remains hidden in a secret area within the game.


New Biomes, New Music and Retro Cultural Fusion

In addition to the original azure harbour biome, the updated version introduces new environments inspired by the devs' hometowns, featuring classic Hong Kong architecture, colonial British buildings, and nostalgic Taiwanese street food. Imagine a sprawling urban landscape with hovering drones, a steampunk industrial atmosphere, the distant clatter of construction machinery, and shadowy, neon-lit alleys. The murmurs of distant crowds enhance the ambience, all set to new music with a moody, atmospheric vibe and subtle electronic beats, creating a striking contrast between the vibrant city life and the cyberpunk setting's gritty undertones.


New Demo Launch Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB8lJyHZMOY


New Concept Art by Blueeyes Norton, A Notable US Pixel Artist

The team is now collaborating with the notable US pixel artist Blueeyes Norton, who has contributed several pieces of concept art and new key art for the game.

After playing the demo, he created several pieces, which the development team then turned into animations, adding music and ambient sound:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdm8FfxDeTnVtNIma73bONiUbG9LqgOTW
This art and vibe eventually became the atmospheric foundation for two new levels in the new demo.

Blueeyes Norton's IG:https://www.instagram.com/blueeyesnorton/


More Info


Early Demo Reviews

“Extreme Hack-and-Slash Pleasure. (translated)”– 4Gamer (Taiwan)
“engaging gameplay with an emotionally charged narrative”– Rectify Gaming
“A Heartfelt Roguelike Adventure.” – Gyepi (Streamer)
 “I really love the art and storytelling of the game, how it combines emotional and funny etc” – Wolfintank (Streamer)


Awards & Achievement

BitSummit Drift (Japan) Official Selection 2024
Busan Indie Connect Festival (Korea) Official Selection 2024
Tiny Teams Official Selection 2024
Game Connection America Game Development Awards (2024)- Best Upcoming Game (Winner)
Nyx game awards (2024) –PC Game – Best Storytelling (Silver Winner)
Nyx game awards (2023) –PC Game – Best Innovation (Gold Winner)
Nyx game awards (2023) –PC Game – Best Game Direction (Gold Winner)
Nyx game awards (2023) –PC Game – Best Art Direction (Gold Winner)
Nyx game awards (2023) – PC Game – Indie (Gold Winner)
RMIT MAGI Expo Awards: Achievement in Games (2023)


About DDmeow Games

DDmeow Games is a wife-wife game development team based in Melbourne, with one member from Hong Kong and another from Taiwan. Sze, the team's main developer, is currently a student at RMIT. Their first game, Psycho Bathroom, received very positive reviews on Steam, being described as weird, funny, yet emotional. The heartening response from players has led them to their current project: Cyber Paradise.


Facts


Title: Cyber Paradise
Platforms:(Steam – PC & Mac, Switch, Xbox)
Genre: Action Roguelite, Story-rich, Adventure, Atmospheric
Target Release: 2025
Languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2431790
Official Website: https://CyberParadise.net
Press Kit: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cjyyo0h8b4t05b0sik4tk/AGRZeRpcJnKUTGhC-q_fJOU?rlkey=qg1z5opxd6363mkurcnbbkbrj&dl=0
Twitter: https://x.com/d_dmeow
Developer: DDmeow Games
Contact: [email protected] (Eng), [email protected] (Chi)


Collaboration Games In The New Demo (Easter Eggs!)


A Pet Shop After Dark:
PETSITTER WANTED. A horror point-and-click adventure game. Water the plants, feed the pets, and DON’T turn off the lights.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934800/a_pet_shop_after_dark/


Mizuchi:

Mizuchi is a heartfelt and philosophical yuri visual novel featuring a beautiful shape-shifting temptress and a resourceful warrior nun. Inspired by multiple folklores, it blends historical fantasy with themes of redemption, sacrifice, identity, and found family, drawing on Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1121300/Mizuchi/