Our first time showing Gate Zero at Gamescom was a whirlwind of excitement. We had a booth in the Business-to-Business section, giving us the chance to share the game with enthusiastic gaming media for the very first time in person.
The weeks leading up to the event were filled with hard work and long hours as the whole team worked closely together to prepare a smooth, polished demo that would represent the game at its best.
Press attendees could book dedicated timeslots to visit our booth, where lead producer Andy Anderson guided them through a hands-off slice of the game, while director Arve Solli narrated the experience and answered questions along the way.
Reception
The response was overwhelmingly positive! Journalists were clearly impressed by the game’s unique concept and distinctive art style, and many expressed excitement about seeing its development continue.
The feedback was incredibly encouraging. This early press preview has helped build a solid base of interest, laying the groundwork for future announcements and giving us plenty of momentum as we continue to bring the world of Gate Zero to life.
Here’s what director Arve had to say about his experience:
People loved the setting and historical feel of the game so much that it gave us a unique opportunity to share the stories of Jesus in a fresh, new way. I was able to talk with several non-Christian gamers about Jesus and ancient Israel, and they were fully engaged for 20 minutes straight. I can’t even imagine the impact this will have once we deliver the full experience of hours of captivating, entertaining gameplay that millions of gamers around the world will experience!
Press Coverage
Notable press quotes:
Whether you’re a believer, curious, or passionate about historical narratives, Gate Zero deserves your attention. Not only does it dare to explore territory rarely explored by the industry, but it could well pave the way for a new way of telling humanity’s great stories in video games. –Game.Guide
Sometimes a game comes along that instantly piques your interest, simply because it has such a unique approach that you don’t know what to expect. Gate Zero is one of those. –intheGame
Gate Zero doesn’t simply tell the story, but invites you to experience and defend it, placing the player at the center of a battle for truth that transcends the centuries. –MondoXbox
Overall, however, the demonstration of Gate Zero convinced me so much that it was in retrospect the most promising title I was allowed to deal with at Gamescom. –Newseule
Links to the media outlets that covered our game after seeing the demo:
Want to watch what the press saw?
The video below captures what we showed to press at Gamescom! It includes 20 minutes of gameplay, together with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from Arve.
