Desert Child

Release Date: December 11, 2018

Arcade, cyberpunk, science fiction, RPG elements, 2D, adventure elements, for 2 players, crowdfunding, indie games, side-scroll, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet

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The original combination of arcade racing game, RPG production and life simulator, which is set in the distant future. In Desert Child we play the role of the pilot of a levitating scooter, which executes various paid orders, trying to bind the end to the end.

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Desert Child is a mix of a 2D racing game, RPG and life simulator, set in a distant future where Earth is slowly being abandoned by people. The game was developed by Oscar Brittain from Australia. The creator is an architect who made his debut in 2016 with a small game World's Fastest Pizza, released exclusively on PC.

In 2017, Desert Child was funded through a successful Kickstarter fund-raising campaign. The author was inspired by numerous science fiction anime productions, including Redline, the legendary Akira and Cowboy Bepop. Desert Child has been honoured and awarded at numerous independent game festivals.

Plot

Desert Child takes place in the distant future. The Earth is slowly being abandoned by its residents, who chose a new life on Mars, using government travel subsidy programs. After a few years, however, the chance of extraterrestrial relocation ends when the ticket price is raised to a level that only the richest can afford. The main character of Desert Child is a pilot of a levitating scooter. He tries to make ends meet by performing various types of courier orders and hunting for people from wanted letters.

Mechanics

The main element of Desert Child are scooter races. The game is presented in a two-dimensional, side-scroll style. Depending on the task, we race in illegal competitions, hunt for a specific target or try to reach the end of the route in the shortest possible time while transporting valuable cargo and avoiding obstacles. Our vehicle can be equipped with various types of weapons and power-ups, which we buy during visits to the city. There, we can also talk to many interesting characters, deal with gangsters and discover the secrets that will potentially lead us to the desired wealth.