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'Shape of Dreams' Blends Popular MOBA and Roguelike Gameplay

— January 24, 2025 — Marketing
Neowiz and Lizard Smoothie have partnered to develop 'Shape of Dreams,' a new game that combines elements of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and roguelike genres. The game invites players to a dreamlike world where they can shape their hero's memories and create a unique character. Players can choose to play solo or team up with up to four friends in co-op mode. The game has already garnered significant attention, with its demo and prologue on Steam receiving over 200,000 downloads and an Overwhelmingly Positive user rating.

Shape of Dreams is set to be released on Steam in May 2025. The game features procedurally generated worlds, diverse quests, and hidden secrets, ensuring that each playthrough offers a fresh experience. With its innovative blend of MOBA controls and roguelike action, Shape of Dreams aims to carve a new path for the roguelike genre and provide an engaging gameplay experience for players.

Image Credit: Neowiz, Lizard Smoothie
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid-genre Gaming - The merging of distinct gaming genres, like MOBA and roguelike, opens avenues for developing games that captivate diverse player bases.
2. Procedural Storytelling - Utilizing procedurally generated worlds in video games allows for limitless narrative possibilities and unique player experiences with each playthrough.
3. Co-operative Play Expansion - There is a rising interest in multiplayer games that offer both solo and collaborative modes, providing flexibility and enhancing social gaming dynamics.
Industry Implications
1. Game Development - Innovative genre-fusion games present fresh challenges and creative opportunities for game developers seeking to push the boundaries of interactive storytelling.
2. Digital Distribution Platforms - The success of hybrid-genre games generates demand on platforms like Steam, which can leverage early demos and user ratings to drive engagement.
3. Cloud Gaming Services - The growing variety of multiplayer games boosts the necessity for robust cloud gaming services to support seamless and accessible co-op experiences.
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