On a very special and eventful edition of DokuTech (Dokufest 2017), we opened the doors to the universe of Captain 13 for attending tech enthusiasts. Not only was it enthralling to see excited faces ready to dip their minds into the world of our game, but it was particularly enticing to introduce people to the immersive experience that is virtual reality. People from all backgrounds (native and internationals) dropped by our table to see what the buzz was all about.
With nearly fifty (50) players trying out our multi-platform game (iPad, Gear VR and Oculus Rift), the team’s hands were full tending to the crowd and answering their eager questions about development. “The most rewarding part of the experience was people’s awe at how this game was developed within Kosovo,” said Agnesa Belegu, the team’s lead. “It’s an achievement the team is very proud of – to expose the gaming industry to young Kosovars.”
This showing was the first of its kind for ZombieSoup, with the whole development team taking part in the event. People had the chance to get insights on the process of making a game from the very people who had created it. Truly this was something unheard of and unseen in Kosovo. “It was the first time we had shown our game in public. There is always much to learn when people are trying your game in front of you.” said Altin Maloku, one of the developers in the team.
“It’s easy to underestimate your efforts when making a game – there’s always more to do, ways to make it better and achieve perfection.” said Endrit Xhemajli, game developer. “When you see people trying a game you’ve developed and can’t hide their excitement, that’s the best part of making these experiences.”
This isn’t all the team has to offer, nor is it their last endeavor. There is no finish line for us here at ZombieSoup, driven by our core values and fueled with passion and love for what we do. “We hope to continuously raise the bar for ourselves” continued Agnesa. “This is only our first few steps into the gaming industry. Our plans are to expand and continue proving to people that limitations are only those we place upon ourselves.”
For those who ambitiously challenged themselves to break our record scores, we prepared a special ZombieSoup “recipe”! These brave Captains were given their very own Captain 13 T-shirts, posters, and many other ZombieSoup specials!
For those who ambitiously challenged themselves to break our record scores, we prepared a special ZombieSoup “recipe”! These brave Captains were given their very own Captain 13 T-shirts, posters, and many other ZombieSoup specials!