Factsheet

Developer:
Erupting Avocado
Based in Sherbrooke, Québec

Release date:
September 2021

Platforms:
Steam
Itch

Website:
https://eruptingavocado.com/the-repairing-mantis

Regular Price:

USD$5.99
CAD$6.69

Description

The Repairing Mantis is a narrative horror game that lets you experience the disturbing, violent (yet absurdly poetic) nightmare of a mantis on a mission to repair a bridge made of flying squirrel flesh.

History

You experience the surreal nightmare of an insect. A squirrel tries to fly. An alligator is going through an existential crisis. A bridge made of flesh is broken. This surreal universe can turn out disturbingly relatable. It’s a dark existential experience that can be interpreted in many ways. As a praying mantis, you explore an eerie world, meet animals, collect dreams, and make impactful decisions.

Features

  • Play as a praying mantis
  • Exploration game with casual mechanics
  • Interactive story with 2 different endings
  • Disturbing, violent, and poetic story
  • Meet depressing squirrels
  • Playtime of about 1h

Videos

Trailer YouTube


Images

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download logo files as .zip (170KB)
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About Erupting Avocado

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The indie game studio creates dark twisted tales that feature grotesque creatures. In these eerie and surreal universes, players are invited to engage in a profoundly disturbing and poetic experience that will haunt them long after they think they’re done playing. Their first project is The Repairing Mantis.

More information
More information on Erupting Avocado, our logo & relevant media are available here.


The Repairing Mantis Credits

Jonathan Guertin
Co-Founder and programmer

François Mathieu
Co-Founder and game designer

Thomas Crozet
3D modeler

Philomène Larocque
Music composer

Nicolas Blais-Groulx
Prototype programmer


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