Factsheet
Developer:
Manufacture 43
Based in Bordeaux, France
Release date:
Steam: January 30th, 2018
Switch/Xbox: July 24th, 2019
PS4: February 14th, 2020
PS4 (Europe): June 24th, 2020
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch
Playstation 4
Xbox One
Steam (Windows / Mac / Linux)
itch.io (Windows / Mac / Linux)
Website:
pawarumi.com
Regular Price:
| Switch | $19.99 |
| PC, Xbox & Playstation | $14.99 |
Description
Pawarumi is an epic shoot'em up set in a futuristic universe, inspired by the pre-columbian civilizations. You'll play as Axo, pilot of the holy ship Chukaru, in a quest for revenge of the betreyal caused to the people of Earth. With its unique abilities, Chukaru can deal extra damage, heal itself or charge a super attack, simply by shooting with the right weapon on the right type of enemy! Mastering this Trinity Mechanic will be key to your success in Pawarumi.
History
Pawarumi is a strange name right? It takes its roots in the universe we built to make the game. These humans from this alternate future master light and gravity. With such technology, they can very easily manipulate even the most dense and huge rocks. Everything in this world is thus made out of stones, flying stones! In Quechua, a language still spoken today in center America, "to fly" is "Phaway" and rocks is "Rumi", hence, phawayru... phawaru... Pawarumi!
Features
- Unique Trinity Mechanic
- Five levels, each with their own very unique settings
- Three difficulty levels each with their own storytelling
- Gorgeous 3D environments
- Epic staging with awesome camera work
- Peruvian Electro Metal Soundtrack
- Support for keyboard, gamepads and arcade sticks
Videos
Nintendo Switch(TM) / Xbox One Teaser YouTube, .mp4
Steam Launch Trailer YouTube
Logo & Icon
Images
Awards & Recognition
- "Sélection" Game Side Story
- "Won Best Soundtrack" Shmup’Em-All Awards, 2018
- "Won Most Promising Shoot'em up of 2018" Shmup’Em-All Awards, 2017
- "Nominated for Best Indie Game" Ping Awards, Paris, November, 2017
- "Indie Game Area Selection" Tokyo Game Show, Tokyo, September, 2017
- "Indie Selection" Busan Indie Connect, Busan, September, 2017
- "Nominated for Trophée FLIP" Festival FLIP, Parthenay, July, 2017
- "Indie Garden Selection" Evry Games City, Evry, March, 2017
- "Indie Prize Selection" Casual Connect, Berlin, February, 2017
- "Indie Game Factory Selection" Animasia, Bordeaux, October, 2016
- "Indie Arena Booth Selection" Gamescom, Köln, August, 2016
Selected Articles
- "An exhilarating, fast-paced blast through some spectacular looking levels with some excellent and memorable boss encounters to sink your teeth into."
- PJ O'Reilly, Nintendo Life - "What Pawarumi does, and what it does exceptionally well, is introduce an element of improvisation to its action"
- Martin Robinson, Eurogamer - "Having to make these decisions adds stress and strategy that can’t be found in most other titles. It’s pretty exhilarating, honestly."
- Alistair Wong, Siliconera - "Overall, Pawarumi offers one the most unique, difficult, tense and strategic shmups that the Switch has ever seen."
- Lewis Baglow, Bonus Stage - "I can feel the sheer passion coursing through its veins at every turn."
- Shaun Musgrave, Touch Arcade
Additional Links
Original Soundtrack
Available from pawarumi.bandcamp.com.
About Manufacture 43
Boilerplate
Game studio based in Bordeaux, France.
It was started in 2017 by two graphic artists and a programmer, to publish their Neo-Aztec shoot'em up.
It's goal is to craft original, fun and beautiful games with small teams, so that all members can really put their soul into the art.
More information
More information on Manufacture 43, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Pawarumi Credits
Alexandre Lutz
Graphics and more
Charles Vernier
Graphics and more
Daniel Borges
Programming and more
Grégory Desmurs
Sound Design
Pierre Gilbert
Game Design Support
Alexandre Chamoy
Management & QA Support
Contact
Inquiries
info@manufacture43.com
Mastodon
peoplemaking.games/@manufacture43
Twitter
twitter.com/manufacture_43
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