[i][b]There are plenty of parallels to draw between creating a film and creating a video game, but the interactive nature of the latter is a whole different ball game that brings with its unique challenges. [/b][/i] Today, together with developer [i][b]Chaosmonger Studio[/b][/i], we are offering a peek into the mind of a man who has filled both roles: [i][b]Nicola Piovesan[/b][/i], [b]ENCODYA[/b]-Chief Developer and Director of the critically-acclaimed short film '[b]Robot Will Protect You'[/b]. In this latest behind-the-scenes featurette, [i]“The Origins of ENCODYA”[/i], [i][b]Piovesan[/b][/i] walks viewers through the characters and setting, which were inspired by [i][b]Piovesan’s[/b][/i] short film, bringing Tina and SAM-53 along for the ride, but features a totally new story and a more fleshed-out, interactive version of Neo-Berlin. [i][b]Piovesan[/b][/i] describes the complex process of turning a film into a video game and provides a level of insight into the craft rarely seen, from an individual with feet firmly planted in both worlds. [h3]Watch the full length Featurette on YouTube:[/h3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZoZPhpxfN4 [h3]ENCODYA is now available on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux platforms via Steam and GOG as 'Standard'- and 'Save The World' Edition. [/h3] The special “Save The World Edition” includes the artbook, soundtrack, behind-the-scenes footage, and wallpapers. Additionally, for every [b]Save The World Edition[/b] of ENCODYA sold, [b]10% of the proceeds[/b] will be [b]donated to Plan International[/b], a charity committed to advancing children's rights and equality for young girls. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35669041/fb7aba80d2588a026a65ac18ccbdbab8cabc8c64.gif[/img] [h3]Key Features of ENCODYA:[/h3] [list][*] [b]A Touching Story of Survival:[/b] The world of Neo-Berlin is a scary, aggressive place, but Tina and SAM-53 find strength in their bond that will help see them through to better times [*] [b]A Glimpse Into our Potential Future:[/b] The corporate dystopian hell of 2062 with its eerily prescient billboards and familiar ad jingles offers a reflection — and a warning — about our contemporary world and where we might be headed, thanks to a brilliantly realized world designed by Nicola Piovesan. [*] [b]Come Back Again Soon:[/b] There is plenty to explore in Neo-Berlin, and to keep players visiting again and again, ENCODYA’s puzzles are randomly generated, so each new playthrough provides a unique challenge! [*] [b]Old Fashioned Hand-Crafted Design:[/b] Like your favorite Indie band or craft beer, ENCODYA was a passion-project designed by a hands-on developer with a very specific vision.[/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35669041/6787498da326c8484042133ddea429397402c69c.gif[/img]