Typoman

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Typoman
DeveloperBrainseed Factory
PublisherBrainseed Factory
DirectorBilal Chbib
DesignerZein Okko
Programmers
  • Lino Morales
  • Florian Wurth
  • Tim Schroeder
  • Clemens Schmitt
  • Aaron Grabowy
Artists
  • Arton Rexhëbogaj
  • Lea Dickert
  • Oleg Gorshkov
  • Michael Koloch
  • Zein Okko
ComposerSonicPicnic
Engine
Platforms
Release
November 19, 2015
    • Wii U
      • WW: November 19, 2015
    • Microsoft Windows
      • WW: August 15, 2016
    • Xbox One
      • WW: February 17, 2017
    • PlayStation 4
      • WW: February 21, 2017
    • Nintendo Switch
      • WW: February 22, 2018
    • iOS & Android (Remastered)
      • WW: July 7, 2022
GenresPuzzle, platform

Typoman is an independent video game developed by German indie studio Brainseed Factory for Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, and mobile. The game follows a hero named HERO who crafts words to alter the environment around him.[1]

Gameplay

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Typoman features a number of environmental puzzles that are solved by crafting words that are relevant to the situation. For example, players can spell "up" to activate an elevator, or "open" to open a door.[2] Situations become increasingly complicated as the game progresses, requiring the player to come up with puns to manipulate items.[2]

Development

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The idea of Typoman was born out of a desire to experiment with typography and gameplay. Brainseed Factory founder Bilal Chbib explained that the original plan was to have objects and monsters shaped out of letters.[3] As development continued the team eventually decided to implement puzzle based gameplay using letters and words.[3]

The game was originally a Wii U exclusive, and Nintendo showcased the game at the Nindies@Home program during E3 2015.[3] The game launched for Wii U in the same year.

A year after release, Brainseed Factory published an updated version of the game called Typoman: Revised for PC, Xbox One and PS4. The revised version implements several design and graphical improvements.[4] The PC version launched in 2016, with the console versions following in February 2017.

Reception

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The original Wii U version of Typoman received mixed reviews from critics, with a score on review aggregator Metacritic of 57/100.[5] Typoman: Revised for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 was better received, scoring 73/100 and 75/100 respectively.[7][8]

Critics generally praised the game's concept, atmosphere and art style, but directed criticism towards the game's length.[8]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2015 Game Connection America Awards, San Francisco Best Console / PC Hardcore Nominated [10]
Best Casual Won
Most Promising IP Nominated
Deutscher Entwicklerpreis Cologne Best Game Nominated [11]
Best Indie Game Nominated
Best Sound Nominated
Best Game Design Nominated
Best Console Game Nominated
Gaming Trend's E3 Awards, Los Angeles Best Art Style Won [12]
Quo Vadis 2015, Berlin Best of Quo Vadis Show Won [13][14]
2016 Deutscher Computerspielpreis, Munich Best Presentation Won [15]
German Educational Media Award, Munich Best Youth Game Won [16]
2018 TIGA Games Industry Awards, London Best Puzzle Game Nominated [17]
Visual Design Nominated

References

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  1. ^ OPMUK staff (February 16, 2015). "OPM Team Debate: Which under-the-radar game will take PS4 by storm in 2015?". GamesRadar+ (PlayStation Official Magazine – UK). Archived from the original on June 11, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Priestman, Chris (May 18, 2015). "Typoman's dark world is made of letters that you'll have to sort into words to survive". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Cardoso, Jose (June 27, 2015). "Wii U exclusive Typoman pays tribute to writers and oppressed authors, uses essential GamePad features". GameZone. Archived from the original on September 23, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  4. ^ Luke K. (August 4, 2016). "Typoman: Revised announced for PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One". Critical Gamer. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Typoman for Wii U Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  6. ^ "Typoman: Revised for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Typoman: Revised for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  8. ^ a b c "Typoman: Revised for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "Typoman: Revised for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  10. ^ "Game Connection America 2015 Development Awards – Winners Revealed". Events for Gamers. 5 March 2015. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  11. ^ "Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2015". PCGames. 9 November 2015. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  12. ^ "Gaming Trend's Best of E3 2015 Awards". Gaming Trend. 22 June 2015. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Typoman gewinnt Best Of Quo Vadis 2015". Film- und Medienstiftung. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  14. ^ "QUO VADIS 2015 - Best of Quo Vadis Show powered by Google". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  15. ^ "Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2016: Das sind die besten Spiele des Jahres". Deutscher Computerspielpreis. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  16. ^ "Pädi 2016". SIN Studio im Netz. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  17. ^ "TIGA 2018 Winners". TIGA. Archived from the original on 2018-12-19. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
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