Game Summary

In the furthest reaches of the deepest depths rests an ancient creature.

Captureda centuries ago, it longs to be broken from its chains. Hope diminishes from the creature's spirit, slowly withering away. That is, until a band of Pirates captures Cthulu’s spawn, creating a shockwave across the planet. The Pirates have stirred something up from an age long forgotten.

The Kraken has awakened.

Will you make it on time to save Cthulu’s Spawn? Or will the Pirates make away with all of The Ancient One’s children and use their power to control the 7 seas?

It's up to you to stop the pirates by any means necessary.

RELEASE THE KRAKEN!

Versatile, Powerful and Angry.

The Kraken is a master of the sea and an enemy of all. You control this ancient being as you move through the water, making your way through the 7 seas.

The Kraken

Gameplay Overview

Release the Kraken is a 2D pixel Side Scroller where the objective is to swim through the sea, collect doubloons and destroy pirate ships along the way.

Players complete short, engaging runs, completing objectives to gain levels and unlock new Krakens. You can even save Cthulu’s Baby Krakens and redeem them for new, awesome Kraken Skins!

Features & Modes

Objectives

3 objectives are required to be completed in any order to move to the next level. Can you surpass the leaderboards and become the Kraken King?

Achievements

Completing an achievement will reward the player with new resources, cosmetic items and much more!

Treasure Trove

Collect Cthulu's prized offspring to add new krakens to your arsenal. Some are common while others are legendary! Flaunt your

You swim the 7 seas collecting resources and trashing the pirates' fleet. Stay alive as long as you can by dodging all sorts of natural elements

Battle against other krakens to see who reigns supreme! Beat their runs to claim the title of ocean master!

Pirate Crew

The White Skull Pirates are the most notorious pirates the world has ever seen. Their reach is never ending, plundering village and kingdoms alike, with the ultimate goal of acquiring the entire world's riches. Unfortunately, that also means the Spawn of Cthulu.

You will get to destroy their massive fleet during your rampages, finding The Elder One's children among the splintered remains of their fleets.

Core Dev Team

Mike Di Gregorio-Rifiorati

Producer & Game/Systems Design (BPs)

Emilio Padulo

Game/Economy Design &
Visual Scripting (BPs)

Robson "Talbone" Marques

Pixel Artist / Animator

Development Timeline

This is the Dev Timeline from the current milestone

Quest System

Fully Created Quest Tool, using a multiple database system to allow for endless level progression for players.

Full Art Implementaion

All art currently in progress will be integrated into the game for Beta, to allow for QA testing and playtesting to begin.

Audio Integration

Audio Integration should be completed for the following:

Music
SFX

Internal QA Testing

We begin rounds of QA and Play testing with family, friends, co-workers and other volunteers.

Backend / Analytics Setup

First pass of Backend work will allow us to create our games Playfab backend game database, and all Metrics hooks for Live Ops monitoring.

Backend / PvP Mode

Second Round of Backend work will allow us to get the PvP tracking system in place, and working with Playfab.

Polish & Marketing

Preparation for Event Marketing and final visual polish across app and storefronts. Port to Nintendo Switch begins.