Capybara Games is an award-winning independent 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.[1]
Capybara's mascot is a mustachioed man named Hank Hudson, who can be found in most of their games.
Games[]
| Title | Release 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[2] and Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes for the Nintendo DS scored an 86[3] making the latter game the 4th best rated Nintendo DS game of 2009.[4]
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.[5]
- Destructoid - Critter Crunch PSN Editors Choice.[6]
- IGN - Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes DS for Best Nintendo DS Strategy Game 2009.[7]
- 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.[8][9]
References[]
- ↑ PSLS Presents – Nathan Vella, Capybara Games (2009-11-16). Retrieved on 2009-11-16
- ↑ PS3 Scores (2009-11-16). Retrieved on 2010-07-22
- ↑ DS Scores (2009-11-16). Retrieved on 2010-07-22
- ↑ The Best Games of 2009 (2009-12-09). Retrieved on 2010-07-22
- ↑ Best Of 2009 (2009-12-09). Retrieved on 2010-07-22
- ↑ Critter Crunch PSN Review (2009-12-09). Retrieved on 2010-07-22
- ↑ Best Of 2009 (2009-12-09). Retrieved on 2010-07-22
- ↑ Best Of 2009 (2009-12-09). Retrieved on 2010-07-22
- ↑ Best Of 2009 (2009-12-09). Retrieved on 2010-07-22
External links[]
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