Episode 2: Metamorphosis explores the origins of intellectual fascism through the player’s continuing efforts to help a young woman named Hope escape an Orwellian prison. Amid growing intrigue and ever-more-dire consequences, she seeks out the librarian, Señor Luis Octavo (voiced by Marcelo Tubert), a sympathetic mentor whose concern for Hope makes him a target of The Overseer’s wrath. This second installment is both action-oriented and contemplative as the veil over Hope’s eyes is lifted. With the player’s help, she gains a better understanding of her captors and the desperate measures necessary if she is to free herself.
Following the two-year development of Episode 1: Exordium, the Bellevue-based development team wasted no time in creating Episode 2, honing its vision to deliver on three key areas: exploration, puzzles, and a deeper connection to Hope. At the heart of the experience is the airy, moonlit library – a labyrinthine environment that spans over 13,000 square feet. Camouflaj worked closely with Unity experts and pushed the hardware to its limits.
Episode 2: Metamorphosis will be unlocked as a $4.99 in-app purchase on May 1 and is available now for owners of the Season Pass ($14.99), a discounted episode bundle pack with exclusive content including an hour-long documentary and one hundred developer commentary clips. Camouflaj plans to release the remaining episodes in three to four-month intervals.
Episode 2’s features include:
- Metamorphosis Library: A stunning new environment that pushes the iOS hardware
- Three Mind-Bending Puzzles: Created in collaboration with Kostya Stankevych, creator of Blueprint 3D
- 3D Map: A stunning 3D representation of Metamorphosis – one of the most requested features – is added to Episodes 1 and 2
- ARC Prizrak: A new guard type with randomized patrol routes and protective armor
- New OMNI Abilities: New voyeuristic abilities enable the player to see through walls and monitor Prizrak patrol routes
- Improved Performance: Optimized performance gains from Unity 4.5, most notably on iPhone 4, iPad mini and iPad 2
- EP2 Soundtrack: All new soundtrack from composer Zinc LeMone, now available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/republique-2-metamorphosis/id860293171
- Part 3 of Video Documentary: A candid look at the development of Episode 2 is available as a free download for Season Pass owners
Available in French, German, Spanish, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese, the second episode République is available for $4.99, £2.99, €4.49, AU$5.49 exclusively on the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com/Republique.
