Cafe Murder??? Yep. A couple of guys in Athens, Georgia, are responsible for this new manga-influenced computer game. I may have a nephew or two interested in this and I'm pretty sure Sam Johnson would have liked it, too.
Why did fliss get involved? Well, the project involves home-grown talent. I find myself actively seeking local, i.e., specifically Georgia-based, unique ideas. Admittedly, my rationale is fairly selfish: I want to be able to interact in person with these creative folk, should the situation allow. Meeting them face to face is a bit difficult - and expensive - if their film or play or book or art is halfway across the continent.
The comic factor caught my fancy, too. These guys call their group "Beaver Toad Software". Seriously.
But perhaps the brightness of the characters and the artwork of this game were the true attraction. I want to know more about this brother and sister team, carrying on the work at their deceased father's deli. The brother (Stabby Grizzle) is a bit unstable, we learn, and the sister (Rainy Grizzle) has to run interference between him and the customers whilst using a bazooka to assemble the tasty sandwiches. That's right - she makes the meals with a BAZOOKA. THAT alone is a novel idea!
The thirteen customers each have their own back story and include a food critic, a celebrity, a picky old lady, and a fellow named Pincushion. Rainy is tasked with having to try to please the customers for her tips - while keeping Stabby from having his way with them. I think it's going to be great fun!
Apparently, I'm not the only one. The guys have used a format which will allow the game to play on iPhones, which should be a big boost for recognition of their company. Beta testing was to occur last night at FourAthens. Here's to much success!
