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Bugruckus – Sprout + Charm is in the final stages of design and illustration. I’m super excited to share the game and make some new memories with bugs. You know, the non-bitey / non-stingy kind.
Freebies! Celebrate the upcoming release of Bugruckus with some coloring sheets.
Design notes
The world of Bugchums comes from my long-standing love of insects and all those unseen swarms living out their lives on planet Earth. They make our world spin in more ways than we think of.
Inception: March 2018
Status: In development
Elements: Storytelling, Game Design, World-building
Bugs are weird. That’s the general consensus after interviewing friends, family and some confused strangers. Also “I hate bugs” was a common response. But research by prolific entomologists such as E.O. Wilson makes it clear that without insects, our world would be doomed. (Or more doomed.) So how can we get people talking about bugs again in a fun and less scary way? Uh, make-believe bugs of course!
Made for
Cozy gamers – The cozy gaming genre is growing fast. This category of games involves tabletop and video games which are less about lots of conflict and more about casual, feel-good play. Comfy, cozy and colorful is what it all means to me.
Nintendo fans – Think of Super Mario Bros Wonder, Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Pikmin, Stardew Valley and Turnip Boy. They’re full of color and adventure. Anything conflict related is presented with a good dose of funniness. (Usually dark humor, which as we all know is the best sort of humor.)
Friends of ugly-cute creatures – When you think of it, lots of IRL creatures are ugly and cute at the same time. Pug pups. Little brown bats. Pink fairy armadillos. Axolotls. These critters also amaze us with their instinctive behaviors and natural abilities. Hey, what if Bugchums had nifty / wacky / random abilities? Sounds like some funny-fun.