Illuminaria

 

Factsheet

Developer:
Selva Interactive
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Release date:
Platforms:
Steam
Switch
Website:
illuminariagame.com
Pricing:
USD $14.99

Description

Illuminaria is a welcoming resource management game that incorporates elements of base-building, tower defense, and dungeon exploration. You will command a swarm of intelligent robots in their quest to save the world. Mine resources, manage, and defend multiple bases. Go on expeditions, fight in auto-battles, research new technologies, and create your army of golems to bring back the light.

The story takes place on a planet in an unknown part of the universe. Centuries ago this planet was full of life. Then, darkness appeared and took it all away. The Illumi, the world’s inhabitants, tried to stop the darkness but couldn’t do it on time. So as a last resort, they created an automated system to save the world. It’s now up to the player to control this high-tech system and restore light to save Illuminaria.

The game themes are technology and fantasy. It was inspired by popular resource management games, such as Oxygen Not Included, Frostpunk and Rimworld. We wanted to make a game in such style but with a friendlier learning curve and with defined goals and constraints to make it welcoming and accessible.

History

Selva Interactive was founded in Guatemala in 2016 by Alhvi Balcarcel and Carlos Villagran. Coming from Central America, where the game industry is still in its infancy, they sought out to combine their unique backgrounds into new, innovative ideas and gameplay. Approaching game design with a fresh perspective, they aim to create games that combine genres in original ways while simplifying the complexities and challenging learning curve associated with often inaccessible strategy games. This is why Illuminaria makes it easier for players to learn and allows them to get into the gameplay quickly. In addition, the team focuses on creating game experiences that empower the player, making them feel as if they are doing good while also feeling immersed and engaged.

Features

  • Control a swarm of robots using simple interactions
  • Defend your bases from incoming attacks
  • Build multiple bases and manage them all at the same time
  • Venture into dungeon-like expeditions to auto-battle and find precious relics
  • Research new technologies in different regions
  • Liberate the world by lighting beacons and crafting your own army
  • Uncover the lore of why the world is now covered in darkness and it’s your job to save it

Videos

Switch Launch Trailer

Cinematic Trailer

Gameplay Footage


Images  

Gifs

Logos

Screenshots


Additional Links

Press Release
Press Release bit.ly/3Sb8eo7
About Selva Interactive
More information on Selva Interactive, our logo & relevant media are available here presskit.selvainteractive.com/

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Team & Repeating Collaborators

Alhvi Balcarcel
Production, Development
Carlos Villagran
Game Design, Development
Herber Crispin
Illustration