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Neowiz has teamed up with Lizard Smoothie to publish the MOBA roguelike Shape of Dreams.
The game is from South Korean indie game developer Lizard Smoothie. Combining the best of two popular video game genres, Shape of Dreams combines a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) control system with co-op roguelike action battle gameplay to create a new style of gameplay. where no playthrough is the same.
“Korea brings a strong history of MOBA games, which is what first drew us to Shape of Dreams,” said Neowiz CEO Seung-Chul Kim, in a statement. “Lizard Smoothie has created a unique action title that takes a familiar structure to the audience and enhances it with its co-op battle gameplay. We are confident in its ability to carve a new path for roguelike genre.
Originally created by two college students, Shape of Dreams invites players into a dream world where they can edit their hero’s memories and shape a character that fits their vision. The game can be played solo or with up to four friends in co-op mode. Lizard Smoothie released a demo and prologue of the title on Steam, with the prologue generating over 200,000 downloads and an Overwhelmingly Positive user rating.
“Since sharing the Shape of Dreams demo last year, our team has been overwhelmed by the positive feedback we’ve received from players,” said Eunseob Shim, CEO of Lizard Smoothie, in a statement. “With Neowiz, we feel we have found a partner who also appreciates bringing more Korean indie games to a global level. Our team has been developing this project since 2023, and we look forward to to launch a quality gaming experience that is fun for everyone.
Founded in 1997, Neowiz is a South Korean game company and a global leader in console, PC, and mobile gaming. Their latest partnership with Lizard Smoothie continues their commitment to working with indie developers to publish a diverse catalog of titles that appeal to audiences around the world.
Recent successes include Lies of P, Brave Nine, DJMax Respect and Cats & Soup.
Lizard Smoothie was founded in January 2023 by two college students who love MOBAs and indie games.
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