[Montreal, Quebec, Canada] August 12, 2024. Today, Shishi Studios announces that their first title, Shishi : Timeless Prelude and all of its DLC content, is coming to PlayStation, Xbox and Mobile storefronts in Q4 2024. It is currently available on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).
Shishi : Timeless Prelude is a turn-based dungeon crawler RPG where players will become Elia, a young mage who must explore the depths of a sacred sanctuary and complete her training to become an Oracle.
Taking on enemies in turn-based battles with magical and non-magical abilities will create cheerful chaos for the player, uniquely combining it with the coziness of the title as they adventure through dungeons, open chests and smash vases for loot.
“I am very excited to be able to bring Elia’s journey to new players on PlayStation, Xbox and Mobile,” says CEO and Game Designer Frédéric McNamara. “We have received positive feedback from players on Steam and Switch, and hope that these new players will also have a positive experience with Shishi : Timeless Prelude.”
From an accessibility point of view, Frédéric explains that “the game was designed to be accessible to players with a disability like me. It includes customizable controls, a customizable game interface, and contrast options for people who are visually impaired.”
More information and an official release date for Shishi : Timeless Prelude will be shared soon.
For any press inquiries, please contact Frédéric McNamara, CEO and Game Designer: fmcnamara@shishistudios.com
About Frédéric McNamara and the pursuit of accessibility in gaming
Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a group of over 160 different neuromuscular diseases characterized by a progressive deterioration of muscle strength, Frédéric has had to overcome many challenges in pursuing his passions – but believes these hardships have shaped the future of Shishi Studios and accessibility and approachability in gaming. He has been very active in his community from a young age, having helped organize the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy for several years. He says he wants to “push awareness initiatives like this in the industry to raise awareness, raise funds as well as reach out to younger people.”
Frédéric is passionate about pushing accessibility further in gaming and in the workplace for developers and people with disabilities.
About Shishi : Timeless Prelude
In this single-player turn-based dungeon crawler RPG, players will become Elia, a young mage who must explore the depths of a sacred sanctuary and complete her training to become an Oracle. Currently available on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).
Game Features:
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Dungeon diving and turn-based combat combined with a heartwarming tale in this RPG. Chosen by the Goddess, the young Elia is about to start a great adventure to protect the kingdom. However, she must first complete her training. As she explores the Timeless Sanctuary, Elia becomes stronger and learns spells that will be essential to succeed the trial.
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Nostalgic and familiar gameplay callbacks. Players will love breaking vases for coins, defeating enemies to unlock doors, and opening chests to get loot.
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A casual, cute game to share with the family. Even the most hardcore RPG fan can share this cute title with their children, family members, and vice versa.
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Non-violent wholesome gameplay. This wholesome title follows the journey of Elia as she explores the power within her.
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Included DLC content:
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Character: Hope
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New Episode: Beach
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About Shishi Studios
Shishi Studios is an indie game studio based in Montreal, Canada. We want to make a difference by creating games that are accessible to everyone, by innovating ambitious games and by experimenting new visual styles and new genres. Find out more about us at our website https://www.shishistudios.com/en/ .