StickyLock B.V. (trade name: StickyLock or StickyLock Games or StickyLock Studios) is an independent game development studio and publisher based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.[1][2] The studio was founded in 2018 and as of 2024 it has more than 50 employees.[3] The studio is also known for its projects in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and serious games.

StickyLock Games B.V.
StickyLock Studios
Company typePrivate
IndustryVideo games
Founded1 January 2018; 6 years ago (2018-01-01)
Headquarters,
Netherlands
Number of employees
50 (April 2024)
Websitestickylock.com

Projects edit

Histera edit

Histera is an upcoming multiplayer first-person shooter with a "Glitch" mechanic that transforms sections of the play area in real-time during the game, with scenery from one time period changing to scenery from a different period. StickyLock is developing and publishing the game. The game is scheduled for Early Access release on Steam on May 16, 2024.[4][5][6]

A game demo was available to play during Steam Next Fest in October 2023.[7][8]

Woven edit

Woven is a single-player third-person adventure game developed by Alterego Games and published by StickyLock. It was released on Android, iPad, iPhone, Steam, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One on November 15, 2019. Woven invites players to embark on a journey through a world of fabric, filled with puzzles and exploration.[9][10][11][12]

The game received a 63 "Mixed or Average" rating on Xbox One, and didn't earn enough reviews to receive a rating on other platforms. On Steam it has a "Mostly Positive" rating. It was nominated for Best Narrative Design at the Gamebakery Awards in 2020.[13][14][15]

Sanity of Morris edit

Sanity of Morris is a psychological thriller developed by Alterego Games and published by StickyLock, offering players a mystery narrative set in the town of Morris.[16][17]

Shadows's Edge edit

Shadow's Edge is a mobile game created by Digging Deep and co-developed by StickyLock and Little Chicken Game Company.[18] The game is available on iOS and Android. It was released on October 16, 2017.[19] The game is designed to help young people cope with chronic illness. Shadow's Edge combines gameplay with therapeutic storytelling, providing players with a safe and supportive environment to express themselves and explore their emotions.[20][21]

Spark - Albert Cuypgarage VR edit

Spark - Albert Cuypgarage VR is a virtual reality (VR) experience developed by StickyLock in collaboration with local authorities. This project offers users a unique perspective on urban planning and infrastructure, allowing them to explore the Albert Cuypgarage in VR and gain insights into its design and impact on the surrounding environment. The Albert Cuypgarage is an underground parking garage seen as innovative due to its being the first parking garage to be built under an existing canal in the Netherlands.[22]

References edit

  1. ^ "StickyLock". Gematsu. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  2. ^ "StickyLock Studios Games". IGN. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  3. ^ "StickyLock Games". Dutch Game Industry Directory. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  4. ^ "'Histera' Comes To Early Access In 2024, Gameplay Shows Off Dynamic Battlefields, Pick-ups, Weapons And More - Trailer". WorthPlaying. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  5. ^ "FREE-TO-PLAY ARENA-FPS HISTERA LAUNCHES NEXT MONTH WITH SHIFTING LANDSCAPES". Game Watcher. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Check out the first trailer for "Histera", a free upcoming shooter with a creative twist". NME. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  7. ^ McCaffrey, Ryan (3 October 2023). "Histera, a Multiplayer FPS Where the Maps Change in Real-Time, Announced for PC". IGN. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  8. ^ Takahashi, Dean (3 October 2021). "StickyLock will unveil Histera shooter game at Steam Next Fest".
  9. ^ "Woven review". Adventure Gamers. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Woven Review". The Xbox Hub. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Review Woven (Nintendo Switch)". Pure Nintendo. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Woven PS4 Review". PSU. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Stem nu voor de winnaars van de Game Bakery Awards - Control Online" (in Dutch). 2 March 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Metacritic - Woven". Metacritic. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Woven Steam Store Page". Steam. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Review for Sanity of Morris". Adventure Gamers. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  17. ^ "REVIEW WAT IS ECHT, EN WAT IS EEN HALLUCINATIE?". Xboxworld.nl (in Dutch). 15 April 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  18. ^ "About Us". Shadow's Edge. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  19. ^ Garth (26 October 2017). "Shadow's Edge: FREE Mobile Game for Teens with Health Conditions now LIVE for download!". Shadow's Edge. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  20. ^ Takahashi, Dean (17 July 2019). "Shadow's Edge adventure game helps kids cope with chronic disease".
  21. ^ "How the Shadow's Edge Game Helped Young People in Foster Care Discover Their Inner Strength". 9 March 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  22. ^ "'VR-bril geeft goed zicht op effect van parkeergarage op omgeving'". Mobiliteit.nl (in Dutch). 27 November 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.

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