Indie Game Focus: Aka by Namra

We interviewed @BarthelemyNamra all about their work as a game dev!

1. How long have you been creating games?

I have started to learn Unity a few years ago, but I would say SHA is my “real” first game made for a game jam in October 2020. After that, I decided to take it more seriously and become a full-time game dev in April 2021.

2.Tell us about Aka? What can supporters expect with this game?

Aka is a top-down single-player game where you help a retired warrior to find inner peace. It’s a small, open-world game where the player can farm, craft, solve NPCs quests and relax. Put aside your problems for a moment and dive into your secret garden! The story will be about 4-5 hours long but you can continue to take care of your island indefinitely.

3.What inspired your work?

My main inspiration is Pompoko. Not only visually; the theme is heavy but it’s also light-hearted (sometimes). In terms of the game, I would say it’s somewhere between “A Short Hike” and “Stardew Valley”.

4. Where can people find your work and support you?

You can support me here https://kisskissbankbank.com/en/projects/aka since I am running a crowdfunding campaign! Here is Aka’s Steam page https://store.steampowered.com/app/1591450/Aka/… I also have a Twitter @BarthelemyNamra and an https://namragamedev.itch.io page if you want to play my very first games!

5. Plans for 2022?

Finishing Aka 🙂

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Tatiana Stec is the Co-Founder and Creative Director at All Ages of Geek. You can follow her on Twitter @Tatiana_Stec

Tatiana Stec

Tatiana Stec is the co-founder and photographer of All Ages of Geek. She manages the internship and educational parts of the brand, while hosting an All Ages of Geek series dedicated to mental health and lifestyle tips. Tatiana is a graduate from Kean University. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a focus in Forensics. Tatiana also studied Literature and Creative writing as a minor at University. When Tatiana isn’t taking photos she is an advocate for individuals with behavioral and developmental disorders, spreading knowledge and information on mental health and the importance of the environment.

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