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MODERN-RETRO TURN-BASED STRATEGY ATHENA CRISIS LAUNCHES TODAY
Null Games and Developer Nakazawa Tech Merge Classic Gameplay and Innovative Mechanics; Perfect for Fans of Advance Wars and XCOM
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September 23, 2024
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Null Games :
San Francisco, September 23, 2024 – Null Games, the developer-friendly indie publisher of modern retro games, proudly announces the official launch of Athena Crisis, a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of dozens of unique units, battling across multiple environments. Developed by Nakazawa Tech, Athena Crisis merges classic gameplay with innovative mechanics in a new experience built for fans of Advance Wars, Fire Emblem and XCOM. Buy once, play just about anywhere as purchasing on PC unlocks the ability to play on Windows, Mac, Steam Deck, iOS, and Android with automatic syncing for game states across each platform.
Watch the Athena Crisis Launch Trailer
Alongside a gripping single-player campaign, the game features ranked and casual online multiplayer modes with up to seven players at once. With its robust map and campaign editor, Athena Crisis offers virtually endless replayability. Players can craft and share their own maps, puzzles, and full campaigns, contributing to an ever-growing repository of user-generated content.
"I became a huge fan of the Advance Wars series after playing the original game as a teenager when it came out. I wanted to bring back memories of the unforgettable feeling of trying to solve complex challenges while enjoying a beautiful pixel art game with great music" said Christoph Nakazawa, founder of Nakazawa Tech. "Athena Crisis is a faster and modern interpretation of the formula with its seamless multiplayer and multi-platform approach. We've been working in the open with the community to make the game as good as possible for our full release – and we are excited to keep improving the game and continue building the world of Athena Crisis in the future."
Key Features:
Command 40+ infantry, ground, naval and air units in turn-based battles
Explore seven environments with unique play-styles
Immerse yourself in a robust campaign with more than 40 maps filled with memorable characters
Compete online in ranked or casual battles with up to seven players at once
Create your own maps and campaigns and share them with the world
Seamless cross-device single and multiplayer with automatic game state synchronization
Unlock unique skills, secret units, and compete for the top score at defeating each map
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Helpful Links:
Press Kit available here
Learn more about Athena Crisis and instantly play a demo on the website: https://athenacrisis.com/
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Check out other Null Games at our official website: null.com
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About Nakazawa Tech
Nakazawa Tech K.K. is an indie game studio and open source tech company based in Tokyo, Japan and founded by Christoph Nakazawa. The company's work includes video game development, frontend development, open source, and management and leadership coaching.
About Null Games
Null Games is a new, developer-friendly indie publisher of modern retro games that put the player first. Free of loot boxes and battle passes, Null Games is dedicated to good, clean fun with the goal of helping indie game developers succeed. Because at the end of the day, it's all about the games.
For more information please visit https://null.com.
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