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'''Capybara Games''' is an award-winning independent [[video game developer|game studio]] based out of [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]. It focuses on the development of [[iPhone]], [[Nintendo DS]],  and downloadable console games. The studio was founded in 2003 from a collection of Toronto [[IGDA]] members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://playstationlifestyle.net/2009/11/16/psls-presents-nathan-vella-capybara-games/|title=PSLS Presents – Nathan Vella, Capybara Games|date=2009-11-16|accessdate=2009-11-16}}</ref>

Capybara's mascot is a mustachioed man named Hank Hudson, who can be found in most of their games.


== Games ==

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
|+ Games developed by Capybara Games
!Title !! Release<br />Year !! Platform !! Publisher
|-
| ''S.M.A.B.U: Earth Wars'' || - || Mobile || Capybara Games 
|-
| ''Super Shove IT!'' || 2006 || Mobile || Starwave Mobile 
|-
| ''Monkey On Your Back'' || 2006 || Mobile || Infusio 
|-
| ''Manic Medic'' AKA ''Take Yer Meds!'' || 2006 || Mobile ||  Infospace 
|-
| ''Pillowfight'' || 2007 || Mobile || I-Play 
|-
| ''[[Critter Crunch]]'' || 2007 || iPhone/iPod Touch || Disney/Starwave 
|-
| ''[[Critter Crunch]]'' || 2009 || PlayStation 3 PSN || Capybara Games 
|-
| ''[[Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes]]'' || 2009 || Nintendo DS || Ubisoft 
|-
| ''[[Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes]]'' || 2010 || XBLA/PSN || Ubisoft
|-
| ''Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP'' || 2010 || iPhone/iPod Touch || Capybara Games 
|-
| ''Heartbeat'' || TBA || Nintendo WiiWare || Capybara Games 
|}

==Awards & Reception==
Capybara Games garnered awards and praise for their 2D video games.  [[Critter Crunch]] scored an 87 on [[Metacritic]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/ps3/scores/|title=PS3 Scores|date=2009-11-16|accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref> and [[Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes]] for the [[Nintendo DS]] scored an 86<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/ds/scores/|title=DS Scores|date=2009-11-16|accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref> making the latter game the 4th best rated [[Nintendo DS]] game of 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://features.metacritic.com/features/2009/the-best-games-of-2009/4/|title=The Best Games of 2009|date=2009-12-09|accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref>

A collection of awards Capybara Games has received:
*[[Independent Games Festival]] - ''Critter Crunch'' for Best Mobile Game 2008, Best Audio 2008
*[[Wave Awards]] - ''Critter Crunch'' for Best Mobile Game - 2007
*[[IGN]] - ''Critter Crunch'' for Best Mobile Puzzle Game 2007,  Biggest Surprise. ''Pillow Fight'' for Best Mobile Fight Game 2007.
*[[IGN]] - ''Critter Crunch PSN'' for Best PlayStation 3 Puzzle Game 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bestof.ign.com/2009/ps3/best-puzzle-game.html|title=Best Of 2009|date=2009-12-09|accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref>
*[[Destructoid]] - ''Critter Crunch PSN'' Editors Choice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-critter-crunch-psn--151132.phtml|title=Critter Crunch PSN Review|date=2009-12-09|accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref>
*[[IGN]] - ''Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes DS'' for Best Nintendo DS Strategy Game 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bestof.ign.com/2009/ds/best-strategy-game.html|title=Best Of 2009|date=2009-12-09|accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref>
*[[Nintendo Power]] - ''Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes DS'' for DS Puzzle Game of the Year.
*[[Canadian Video Game Awards]] - ''Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes DS'' and ''Critter Crunch'' for Best Handheld Game and Best Downloadable Game respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianvideogameawards.com/finalist/might-and-magic-clash-of-heroes/|title=Best Of 2009|date=2009-12-09|accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianvideogameawards.com/finalist/critter-crunch/|title=Best Of 2009|date=2009-12-09|accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
*[http://www.capybaragames.com Official site]
*[http://www.capybaragames.com/forum Official Capy Forums]
*[http://www.crittercrunch.com Critter Crunch Official Site]

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