Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. and Scotland-based studio KeelWorks Ltd announced a global publishing agreement for the studio’s first game, CYGNI: All Guns Blazing. CyGNI, a double-controlled (gameplay based on two thumb movements and controlling attacks in mobile games), a bird’s-eye view shooter game, combines nostalgic games with next-generation graphics, Hollywood-quality animation and endless action.
Richard Jones, B.V. Development Strategy Manager at Konami Digital Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with a young, talented studio like KeelWorks. It’s a real honor to work with them on a great project like CYGNI. From the moment we first played the game, we realized that it contains the DNA of classic KONAMI games, and one of our goals is to work on projects that bring the spirit of classic games to life. CYGNI’s high-octa gameplay, sleek design and great graphics breathe new life into the shoot ’em up style.”
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Meher Kalenderian, founder and CEO of KeelWorks Ltd, expressed his feelings: “As a small and independent company, we needed an investment to grow the KeelWorks team, dedicating all our attention and time to the development of our first venture, CYGNI. Our communication with KONAMI among all the publishers we spoke to was very different from the beginning. Konami, which has a long and extensive history on classic shmups, immediately recognized CYGNI’s vision and chose to trust us.
But what convinced and encouraged us the most to work with KONAMI was his team’s enthusiasm to invest not only in the game, but also in the people behind it. We’re very honored with their approach. We are extremely happy with this partnership and look forward to sharing more updates about CYGNI in due course!”
CYGNI: All Guns Blazing is still actively being developed for PCs and consoles. The broadcast window will be announced at a later date.
ABOUT CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
Dazzling visuals, gorgeous sounds and mind-boggling action make CYGNI: All Guns Blazing the precursor to the next generation of shoot ’em ups’.
Without enough weapons and personnel, take a flight into a hellish sky to survive.
Channel energy between weapons or shield systems to counter relentless waves of enemies from both land and air. Upgrade your ship, defeat massive alien monsters and fight for survival.
CYGNI appeals to the eye, ear and mind at the same time to deliver an exciting gaming experience. CYGNI aims not to reinvent shoot ’em ups,’ but to transfer this delightful game genre to a next-generation experience.
Camped in the ruins of a long-lost civilization on the planet CYGNI, the colony is destroyed by a surprise attack by a powerful, biomechanical alien race. As one of the very few carrier pilots left in the fleet, you are the only line of defense against endless alien bombardment.
– CYGNI is a cinematic experience with next-generation visuals, animation and special effects
– Co-op fight against waves of air and ground attacks, whether alone or with a friend
– Choose where to direct energy by switching between shields (defense) or weapons systems (attacks)
– Gather energy to strengthen your ship and use them to power different weapons ranging from hard shells to a range of missiles
– Launch air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks while exploring neon-lit metropolises, oceans and other extraterrestrial landscapes
– Defy massive enemies in cinematic and epic boss battles
– Fully orchestral music and immersive sound designs
– Co-op fight against waves of air and ground attacks, whether alone or with a friend
– Choose where to direct energy by switching between shields (defense) or weapons systems (attacks)
– Gather energy to strengthen your ship and use them to power different weapons ranging from hard shells to a range of missiles
– Launch air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks while exploring neon-lit metropolises, oceans and other extraterrestrial landscapes
– Defy massive enemies in cinematic and epic boss battles
– Fully orchestral music and immersive sound designs
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