Software:Mumbai Gullies
| Mumbai Gullies | |
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| Developer(s) | GameEon Studios |
| Publisher(s) | GameEon Studios |
| Producer(s) | Nikhil Malankar |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Mumbai Gullies is an upcoming open world action-adventure game developed and published by Indian game developers GameEon Studios. The game was announced at the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) event in 2020. It is planned to be released for Microsoft Windows through the Steam and Epic Games Store digital distribution platforms.[1][2]
Gameplay
The game is played from a third-person perspective, with open world gameplay. The player can use vehicles like trains, cars and auto rickshaw for freely roaming the game world.[3][4]
The game map is based on the Indian city of Mumbai and the state of Maharashtra; it features parts of Mumbai's metropolitan area, including the Bombay Stock Exchange, Gateway of India, and the slums of Dharavi.[5][6]
There are Indian cars, Indian NPCs and some handcarts, too; most of the vehicles are inspired by Indian cars, and at the same time, we will get to see Indian foods like pav bhaji, chaat, pani puri.[7]
The single-player story follows protagonist Vangya as a pickpocketer and street gangster. The player can complete missions to progress an overall story, as well as engage in various side missions and activities.[8]
Development
The early stage of the game development approximately begins in 2015 according to the developer, the main phase began following the announcement at IGDC in 2020 and the initial preview trailer was released in June 2021.[9] In September 2021, the developers got investment from Mumbai-based Angel investors for further development. In the IGDC Showcase of 2021, character models and alpha gameplay footage of the game was revealed.[10] In the same conference, the CEO of GameEon Studios and the producer of Mumbai Gullies, Nikhil Malankar revealed that the game would be released in two parts - Mumbai Gullies: Prologue and Mumbai Gullies: Final Chapter in 2023 and 2025 respectively.[11][12][13]
GameEon raised a total of ₹1,77,000/- through crowdfunding for Mumbai Gullies.[14] Mumbai Angels Network invested $320,000 in GameEon Studios.[15][16][17]
Release
In the IGDC Showcase 2021, producer Nikhil Malankar announced that Mumbai Gullies would be released in two parts - Mumbai Gullies: Prologue and Mumbai Gullies: Final Chapter that are set to be released in 2023 and 2025 respectively.[18][19]
See also
References
- ↑ "Mumbai Gullies" (in en). https://www.gamespot.com/games/mumbai-gullies/.
- ↑ "Mumbai Gullies on Steam" (in en). https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569890/Mumbai_Gullies/.
- ↑ January 2021, Bodhisatwa Ray 19 (2021-01-19). "Mumbai Gullies, a GTA styled game from an Indian developer, set to launch soon" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/news/mumbai-gullies-a-gta-styled-game-from-an-indian-developer-set-to-launch-soon.
- ↑ "Sneak peek into Wayu Digital Studio and GameEon's game 'Ultimate Quest'" (in en-US). 2021-02-23. https://www.animationxpress.com/games/sneak-peek-into-wayu-digital-studio-and-gameeons-upcoming-game-ultimate-quest/.
- ↑ "Home" (in en-US). https://mumbaigullies.com/.
- ↑ "Mumbai Gullies Gameplay" (in en-US). 2023-02-19. https://mumbaigullies.in/mumbai-gullies-gameplay-reveal/.
- ↑ kumar, sumit (2022-12-11). "Mumbai Gullies New Release Date, Gameplay Details, System Requirements - RogGamer". https://www.roggamer.com/2022/11/mumbai-gullies.html.
- ↑ "Everything Revealed To Date About 'Mumbai Gullies', An Indian-Made GTA-Inspired Open World Game" (in en-IN). 2021-01-20. https://gurugamer.com/pc-console/everything-revealed-to-date-about-mumbai-gullies-an-indian-made-gta-inspired-open-world-game-15562.
- ↑ kumar, sumit (2022-12-11). "Mumbai Gullies New Release Date, Gameplay Details, System Requirements - RogGamer". https://www.roggamer.com/2022/11/mumbai-gullies.html.
- ↑ "Mumbai Gullies" (in en-US). 2021-10-03. https://www.thetechbook.in/mumbai-gullies-game-download-review/.
- ↑ Bhavani, Divya Kala (2022-02-10). "The rise of India-made and India-centric video games pushes 'play' on representation" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/india-developing-homegrown-video-games-for-representation-in-gaming/article38407127.ece.
- ↑ Bhatla, Prabhjeet (9 September 2021). "GameEon Studios Raises $320,000 From Mumbai Angels Network" (in en). https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/384519.
- ↑ "Funding rundown: HomeLane secures $50 mn, Nova Benefits bags $10 mn, SolRazr raises $1.5 mn in seed funding & Mumbai Angels Network invests $320K in GameEon Studios" (in en). 2021-09-09. https://www.cnbctv18.com/startup/funding-rundown-homelane-secures-50-mn-nova-benefits-bags-10-mn-solrazr-raises-15-mn-in-seed-funding--mumbai-angels-network-invests-320k-in-gameeon-studios-10677441.htm.
- ↑ "Home" (in en-US). https://mumbaigullies.com/.
- ↑ Reporter, B. S. (2021-09-09). "Mumbai Angels Network invests $320,000 in game developer GameEon Studios" (in en). https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/mumbai-angels-network-invests-320-000-in-game-developer-gameeon-studios-121090900470_1.html.
- ↑ "Mumbai Angels Network invests USD 320,000 in GameEon Studios, a new-age gaming company" (in en-US). 2021-09-14. https://gameeon.in/mumbai-angels-network-invests-usd-320000-in-gameeon-studios-a-new-age-gaming-company/.
- ↑ Webteam, I. S. N. (2021-09-09). "Nikhil Malankar-led GameEon Studios raises $320K funding led by Mumbai Angels" (in en-US). https://indianstartupnews.com/news/nikhil-malankar-led-gameeon-studios-raises-320k-funding-led-by-mumbai-angels/.
- ↑ Vaghela, Naimish (2021-01-30). "Mumbai Gullies: Platforms, System Requirements, Release Date and Everything You Need to Know" (in en-US). https://www.gamervines.com/mumbai-gullies-platforms-system-requirements-release-date-and-everything-you-need-to-know/.
- ↑ Mondal, Poonam (2021-03-09). "Exclusive: GameEon to host 'CS:GO' and 'Valorant' tournaments with the launch of GameEon esports" (in en-US). https://www.animationxpress.com/games/exclusive-gameeon-to-host-csgo-and-valorant-tournaments-with-the-launch-of-gameeon-esports/.
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