Pitch Deck
| flockofdogs-pitch.pdf |
Game Description
Flock of Dogs is a 2D game about riding flying dogs that live on a flying whale. It is filled with quirky, top-down, action and adventure. Inspired by storybooks, cartoons, and neighborhood parks, the game is split into two main experiences. They are the Minigame Park and the Flight to the Festival.
The Minigame Park (free-to-play):
The Flight to the Festival (paid DLC):
Each copy of The Flight to the Festival comes with a "Friend Slot" that lets the game host invite one player to join online for free. Players can purchase additional Friend Slots to invite more players. This is utilizing the Photon Unity Networking plug-in. Steam Remote Play will also be supported. These online solutions, along with drop-in/drop-out, 2-players-1-keyboard, dozens of controllers supported, player-specific difficulty settings, and local multiplayer all make for a very welcoming experience for the whole family, friend group, or gathering of strangers (who are soon to become friends, I'm sure).Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, and possibly consoles
Early Access: November 30th, 2022
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/812380/Flock_of_Dogs/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maxclark/flock-of-dogs-ride-flying-dogs-with-your-friends
Flock of Dogs is a 2D game about riding flying dogs that live on a flying whale. It is filled with quirky, top-down, action and adventure. Inspired by storybooks, cartoons, and neighborhood parks, the game is split into two main experiences. They are the Minigame Park and the Flight to the Festival.
The Minigame Park (free-to-play):
- Joust on dogback, feed your whale, race on tracks you design
- Customize your dog at the Build-A-Pup 3000
- Toss squeaky balls, pop balloons, and mow the lawn
- Help the grumpy park ranger uncover sacred park secrets
The Flight to the Festival (paid DLC):
- Go on a co-op, procedurally generated, road trip through the sky
- Feed and water your dogs and puppies
- Descend into caves, battle across Blue Blob Lands, pick up hitchhikers
- Pilot a skywhale and use its large belly to stash your loot
Each copy of The Flight to the Festival comes with a "Friend Slot" that lets the game host invite one player to join online for free. Players can purchase additional Friend Slots to invite more players. This is utilizing the Photon Unity Networking plug-in. Steam Remote Play will also be supported. These online solutions, along with drop-in/drop-out, 2-players-1-keyboard, dozens of controllers supported, player-specific difficulty settings, and local multiplayer all make for a very welcoming experience for the whole family, friend group, or gathering of strangers (who are soon to become friends, I'm sure).Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, and possibly consoles
Early Access: November 30th, 2022
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/812380/Flock_of_Dogs/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maxclark/flock-of-dogs-ride-flying-dogs-with-your-friends
Bio
Hi, I'm Max, an indie dev trying to make his dreams take flight. I have a degree in physics from UC Irivine. I worked as a math-question writer for math textbooks, then as a home insurance appraiser for 6 years, then I quit to do full-time development on Flock of Dogs. I'm also into board games, soccer, Russian literature, some podcasts, and walking my dog. My dog's name is Itsa. She's an 11 year old, ex-racing Greyhound. Flock of Dogs will be my first commerical release. I began work on it after my roommate and I were very upset that Halo 5 had no local co-op, which I think is kinda funny. And so, like Kermit the frog before me, I hope to make millions of people happy.
Hi, I'm Max, an indie dev trying to make his dreams take flight. I have a degree in physics from UC Irivine. I worked as a math-question writer for math textbooks, then as a home insurance appraiser for 6 years, then I quit to do full-time development on Flock of Dogs. I'm also into board games, soccer, Russian literature, some podcasts, and walking my dog. My dog's name is Itsa. She's an 11 year old, ex-racing Greyhound. Flock of Dogs will be my first commerical release. I began work on it after my roommate and I were very upset that Halo 5 had no local co-op, which I think is kinda funny. And so, like Kermit the frog before me, I hope to make millions of people happy.
Music
Max's second cousin once removed, Hayes Holland, made one song and the rest of the tunes have been crafted by Matt Borchert, Max's step bro.
Max's second cousin once removed, Hayes Holland, made one song and the rest of the tunes have been crafted by Matt Borchert, Max's step bro.
History
The idea for Flock of Dogs began in April 2016 with the goal of creating a larger, couch co-op game that could support at least 4 players locally, preferably more. I wanted to focus on game mechanics that actually rewarded cooperation and provide an experience deeper than most local multiplayer games available. When I was a kid, I played Overboard! for the original Playstation at a friend's house. We took turns controlling the pirate ship, but I thought it would be the most amazing experience if we could have crewed the ship together. So that, plus Loves in a Dangerous Spacetime, plus Star Fox 64, plus Dr. Seuss, plus Overcooked, plus Power Rangers, were my original inspirations. Then after Sea of Thieves was announced and released, Sea of Thieves also.
The idea for Flock of Dogs began in April 2016 with the goal of creating a larger, couch co-op game that could support at least 4 players locally, preferably more. I wanted to focus on game mechanics that actually rewarded cooperation and provide an experience deeper than most local multiplayer games available. When I was a kid, I played Overboard! for the original Playstation at a friend's house. We took turns controlling the pirate ship, but I thought it would be the most amazing experience if we could have crewed the ship together. So that, plus Loves in a Dangerous Spacetime, plus Star Fox 64, plus Dr. Seuss, plus Overcooked, plus Power Rangers, were my original inspirations. Then after Sea of Thieves was announced and released, Sea of Thieves also.
Video
Trailer for the Flock of Dogs: Minigame Park
Trailer for the Flock of Dogs: Minigame Park
Images
Logo and Icon
