Hey there, Gamers!

The wait is over! We're thrilled to announce that STASIS: BONE TOTEM is finally here, and it's time to get your game on!

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1426010/STASIS_BONE_TOTEM/

Get ready to plunge into an underwater sci-fi horror adventure, where you'll uncover secrets, solve mind-bending puzzles, and encounter unexpected twists that will keep you hooked. The stunning visuals, haunting music by Mark Morgan, and classic isometric, point-and-click gameplay will bring back a flood of nostalgia from STASIS while delivering an entirely new story and experience.


You can also check our deluxe extras in the Supporter Pack here:

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/2415780/STASIS_BONE_TOTEM_SUPPORTERS_PACK/


So, grab your mouse, buckle up, and prepare for adventure.

Beautiful Desolation, Stasis, and all of our Deluxe content are on sale now for a whopping 69% off! Our deepest Steam sale yet (not to be repeated until the end of the year).

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/912570/BEAUTIFUL_DESOLATION/
https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/380150/STASIS/



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While you are here, don't forget to WISHLIST Bone Totem. The next game in the STASIS anthology.
You can also take the FREE demo for a spin.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1426010/STASIS_BONE_TOTEM/


I'm excited to update you on the progress of STASIS 2 - BONE TOTEM!

GRAPHICS

Once we've decided on how the puzzle works, it can take several days to design and illustrate the associated scenes. A puzzle may span several large screens, so all of the rooms have to be planned and detailed concurrently to ensure that the puzzles and interactions will work. We also have to take into account that our puzzle solutions will often involve multiple characters in different areas. STASIS 2 features character switching like the classic adventure game, Day of the Tentacle.

Working with our 3D technician, Mark, who is a 40-year veteran architectural expert, made all the difference in BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION. Structures actually worked as they would in real life (that is until Chris made them look post-apocalyptic). His work on the new STASIS game is fantastic and brings a real-world ‘this could exist?’ edge to the imagery.

Here are some elements for a yet-to-be-revealed part of the story.

Chris is working on the final chapter of Mac and Charlie and so the gameplay is heating up! We have connected most of the game environments together which means you can traverse from one side of the world to the other. Specific puzzle implementation (ie. puzzle code!) will only happen once all screens are completed.

We are trying to find a balance between the familiar world of STASIS and something new and interesting as you can see in these screenshots.

GAMEPAD

Nic has been hard at work implementing native gamepad control - a first for our games - which has not been an easy task, as the scope of reference for gamepad controlled point-and-click adventures is little to none. We considered the ‘virtual cursor’ method that would be easiest in so far as you have a cursor that the player can move with the gamepad. However, this seems like we're losing a great opportunity to explore a different player interface mechanic. Our games have always been a disadvantage as compared to their 3D first-person counterparts, as we need to rely on the players' other senses to form for immersion. The mouse control forms a disconnect whereas the gamepad is a direct control input of the character which could be interesting to explore. We also don't want to isolate our mouse-only players so it is a fine line to balance.

Bearing this in mind, we also have our limitations as essentially a two-man studio. We did it! You can now hot-swap the gamepad and mouse, and STASIS will play as per normal. The systems are also similar so it means less duplicated code to do the same tasks. This may make future console releases quicker and more seamless to our own internal development QA.

MUSIC

As you know, we pride ourselves on only working with the best. We have a surprise for you, but it shall only be revealed later. It's epic!

WRITING

Daniel has been hacking away at the text descriptions in the world. Whereas we dedicated a month to write the descriptions in the previous STASIS game, Daniel has now spent the better part of the year writing and crafting each description. He is an immensely talented professional RPG writer and I am sure you will love his prose!

WISHLIST

Please wishlist the game if you have not already. This is important for the Steam metrics when we launch.

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SOCIALS

Be sure to follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StasisGame and we keep our Blog updated with minor news here: https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.com/

Oh, and join our Discord - we love to chat!

https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.com/studio/discord

Take care,

Chris & Nic

All of the BROTHERHOOD games, including STASIS are on SPECIAL Discount!

This is to celebrate the launch of BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION in Polish, Chinese and Bulgarian!

Also, be sure to WISHLIST BONE TOTEM - The new STASIS game coming next year!

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/912570/BEAUTIFUL_DESOLATION/

We are pleased to announce that award-winning BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is
now available in Polish!

Bulgarian, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, have also
recently been added to the localization offerings.


BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is a 2D isometric adventure game set in the distant
future. Explore a post-apocalyptic landscape, solve puzzles, meet new
friends and make powerful enemies, mediate conflicts and fight for your
life as you unravel the secrets of the world around you in this homage
to adventure games from your childhood.

Be sure to WISHLIST our next game, STASIS 2: BONE TOTEM which is has a
2022 release date.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1426010/STASIS_BONE_TOTEM/

PS

You can visit Discord and chat with the developers here:
http://DISCORD INVITE

We are also actively posting sneak peaks of the next STASIS GAME - BONE TOTEM!

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https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.com/studio/discord

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Salvaging duo, Charlie and Mac scour the ocean for a living. They hit the motherload and come across DEEPSEA 15; a seemingly abandoned Cayne Corporation rig in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.


STASIS: BONE TOTEM is a thrilling and spine-tingling journey into the unknown fathoms of the icy ocean and the terrors that await a family. They will uncover a threat far beyond their wildest dreams.

Mac, Charlie, and their Super-Toy, Moses will scrape the depths of their resilience and descend into a sci-fi horror story that will test their resolve, their relationships and push them to the darkest corners of mankind.

By the team that created STASIS, CAYNE, and BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION, comes a gripping new tale set in the STASIS universe. STASIS: BONE TOTEM features beautifully created isometric environments and classic adventure gameplay, with a dash of horror.

You can play it now on Steam here:

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1426010/STASIS_BONE_TOTEM/


If you wan't to help with development and get your name in the final game, please visit us at http://stasis2.com

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If you enjoyed STASIS and CAYNE you're going to love BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION.

BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is a 2D isometric adventure game set in the distant future. Explore a post-apocalyptic landscape, solve puzzles, meet new friends and make powerful enemies,mediate conflicts and fight for your life as you unravel the secrets of the world around you.

PS. Mick Gordon (Doom, etc) worked on the soundtrack!


"It’s a rabbit hole that has gripped me more and more the further down I’ve dared to venture. I’ve gone from just being intrigued by the concept, to staying up later than I should because I can’t wait to see what happens next."
-pennyworthreviews.com 4.5/5

"The world of Beautiful Desolation is like a binder overflowing with artistic creativity. Every area is comprised of an astonishing amount of details coming together into natural monuments or unique architectures related to different cultures."
-thegameslashers.com



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https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.com/studio/beautiful-desolation-screenshots/

If you enjoyed STASIS, you will love BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION!

BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is a 2D isometric adventure game set in the distant future. Explore a post-apocalyptic landscape, solve puzzles, meet new friends and make powerful enemies, mediate conflicts and fight for your life as you unravel the secrets of the world around you.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/912570/BEAUTIFUL_DESOLATION/

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1237600/BEAUTIFUL_DESOLATION_Supporters_Pack/

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1238290/BEAUTIFUL_DESOLATION_Soundtrack/

Thanks for the support guys!


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Great news!

Award-winning composer, Mick Gordon, will use his broad experience to tell Beautiful Desolation’s auditory story. We’re thrilled to have such a talent translate our ideas into a sound unique to this game universe.

To many he needs no introduction, as Mick has score titles such as DOOM, Wolfenstein: The New Order and Microsoft’s Killer Instinct reboot under his belt (we said award-winning, right?!); so every note and precisely placed chord will draw you in.

His use of both traditional and modern techniques, and sometimes unconventional musical pairings, matches Desolation’s tribalpunk clash of old and new.

Collaborating with an experienced and passionate artist, who considers the role of the game’s music as a translation of its environment, allows for us to the convey ideas, emotions and backstory for each track.

This way Mick fully appreciates and applies this from the outset to create his own musical vision.

You can find out about Mick here: http://www.mick-gordon.com/


You can also watch a video presentation here:

https://youtu.be/-Cwbo2BUXUc

Sign up on our site to get a notification when we launch on Steam:

http://www.desolationgame.com

Take care,

-Chris