Paris - September 25, 2024 – Microids and Studio [2.21] are thrilled present the making-of for Little Big Adventure - Twinsen’s Quest, the remake of the action-adventure game originally released in 1994 Little Big Adventure. The game will be available digitally starting November 14 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. A limited edition will also be released on December 5 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. And that’s not all! A demo of Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest is available now on Steam!
The making of offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the development process, providing fans with insight into the creative choices and technical challenges involved in modernizing this classic while staying true to its core essence.
Through interviews with Benoit Limare, CEO and co-founder of Studio [2.21], and Didier Chanfray, co-founder of Studio [2.21] and Level Designer, the making-of reveals how the team preserved the soul of Little Big Adventure, a game known for its enchanting visual style but also its profound themes such as freedom, resistance, and the fight against dictatorship. The team modernized the graphics while retaining the game's distinctive universe.
The documentary also delves into the gameplay overhaul, with difficulty adjustments to make the game more accessible, while adding new features to iconic elements like Twinsen’s famous magic ball, which now offers deeper strategic gameplay.
Music also plays a central role in this remake. Philippe Vachey, composer of the original soundtrack and this remake, has reimagined all the iconic music from the original game to fit this modernized version of Little Big Adventure.
About Little Big Adventure - Twinsen’s Quest :
The story takes place on a planetoid with two suns, where four species lived in perfect harmony... Until the day Dr. Funfrock, a brilliant scientist, invented cloning and teleportation, gradually bringing the inhabitants under his total control.
Playing as Twinsen, you are a model citizen who overnight becomes a fugitive pursued by Dr. Funfrock’s henchmen. Throughout your journey from island to island, you must tirelessly search for the other rebels and form an underground network to end the clone occupation.
Armed with your mysterious Magic Ball, which becomes more and more powerful as the adventure progresses, only you are capable of overturning the powers that be...
Game features:
- Plunge into a unique universe enhanced by a brand new look.
- The Magic Ball brought into 2024, promising a range of challenges against the clones.
- Redesigned controls.
- Travel across the entire planet and discover reimagined islands in an open world.
- An action-adventure game mixed with exploration.
- A brand-new soundtrack by the original composer, Philippe Vachey
Little Big Adventure - Twinsen’s Quest will be available digitally on November 14 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and in a limited edition on December 5 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
About STUDIO [2.21]
[2.21] is a French video game development studio. Founded in 2021 by Didier Chanfray, a veteran of the French video game industry, [2.21] is the heir to Adeline Software, a Lyon-based studio from the 1990s. The mission of [2.21] is to preserve, make accessible and revive cult licences, starting with Little Big Adventure.