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Krautscape Launches on Steam Early Access
Push the Pedal to the Medal and Race through the Dreams of German Inventor Dr. Konrad von Krautkopf
Edison, NJ – April 1, in
the year of our Lord 2014 – Midnight City, indie label
of Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative
provider of games for the mass market, is bringing the
incredible story of renowned German inventor Dr. Konrad von
Krautkopf and his revolutionary concept, Krautscape, to PC via
Steam. Priced at $7.99 during this special access run, early
adopters are entitled to all content updates through launch and
a chance to help shape the good doctor’s vision as it lives on
today.
Krautscape is a multiplayer focused racer that pulls players
into an abstract universe that lingers like a thought just out
of reach--distant yet close, clear but obscured. Through the
misty distance hybrid bird-cars scream down a rainbow track, the
lead car dictating the direction and pace of the race as the
track builds before them – one section at a time. Welcome to a
new dimension of existence and experience the Krautscape as Dr.
von Krautkopf could only dream it. Racing tactics take on new
meaning when vehicles can take to the skies, deadly drops become
strategic ploys and all shortcuts are fair game. Intelligent
racing is defined not by the lead racer, but by the first
vehicle to cross the finish line. This early access launch
supports up to four players via online, LAN or split-screen and
includes three race modes: Snake, Ping Pong and Collector. Each
mode takes advantage of the generative nature of the tracks
while encouraging racers to spread their wings and live life on
the edge. In Snake, players slither through the universe on a
self-consuming track that disappears section by section after
the last car. Ping Pong sends players bouncing from end of the
track, reverse, and back again during increasingly difficult
rounds. Lastly, racers must intentionally build their track
close to cubes floating in the distance, then snatch them up by
gliding through them and returning them to the checkpoint to
become “the collector.”
In the year 1880, renowned German inventor Dr. von Krautkopf
envisioned a revolutionary new type of vehicle that not only
propelled itself on the ground, but had the ability to glide. He
dubbed these vehicles the Krautomobiles (or Krautos), designed
with special retractable wings that both streamlined the body
and allowed for maximum lift. He made extensive headway, but
died suddenly late in 1881 of a tragic food poisoning incident.
His closest friend and confidant, Carl Benz claimed rights to
Krautkopf’s invention and attempted to capitalize on the genius.
After several failed attempts at building his own Krauto from
Dr. von Krautkopf’s notes, he finally gave up and began working
on what would later be known as the “automobile.” Dr. von
Krautkopf’s dream has laid in wait for over 130 years, waiting
for the next generation of inventor to make his vision come
true. Today, we bring the first ever digital gateway to the
Krautscape and invite everyone to participate in his vision.
Developers are planning several content updates over the coming
weeks as they collect, analyze and engage with the community.
Krautscape is rated E for Everyone, and is planned to launch at
the full price of $9.99 at the end of the Early Access period.
As always, keep an eye on the Krautscape Steam page for updates
and information.