Frabjous Studios, a small indie studio, plans to launch the free preview of their game, BANKWAVE: Neon Networth. The preview is set to launch during Steam NextFest from October 9th to the 16th.
BANKWAVE: Neon Networth puts players in a virtual escape room. It combines elements of dystopian cyberpunk and the nostalgic vibe of retrowave. It promises pixel art, branching storyline, paperwork sim, and retro jazz soundtrack.
This upcoming preview will be available on Steam for both PC and Mac gamers. It will let players experience the first five days of the game. They'll meet eccentric characters and explore the game's immersive world.
In BANKWAVE: Neon Networth, players take the role of a cloned teller forced to work as a customer rep for a megacorp in the heart of a multiverse. They'll have to deal with constant waves of customers, some of whom are part of the branching narrative. Every choices made during the interactions will pay your way to freedom.
The game tackles complex themes such as class, social status, and sentience. Themes that are often found in political satire and dystopian fiction.
BANKWAVE' started as an entry in Ludum Dare, one of the gaming world's most prestigious game jams. The entry ranked in the top 3% for music and the top 5% for art. BANKWAVE stands as Frabjous Studios' first title.
The free preview starts at the same time as the Kickstarter fundraising campaign. The developers aim to secure $17,000 to complete the project.
BANKWAVE will arrive on Steam Early Access in the first quarter of 2024.