Client Overview
Today’s Games is an independent game development studio that recently launched ReSetna, a sci-fi metroidvania set in a post-human world. From its inception, ReSetna was designed with global markets in mind, requiring professional localization to reach the widest possible audience.
The Challenge
Today’s Games faced several critical challenges in bringing their immersive sci-fi world to global gaming audiences:
- Preserving Atmosphere & Narrative: As a story-driven game similar to a film experience, ReSetna’s unique tone and lore needed to be maintained across all languages.
- Maintaining Consistency: Ensuring unified terminology, character names, and specific phrases throughout the game world was essential.
- Tight Deadlines: The development timeline required efficient localization without compromising quality.
- Native Expertise: Today’s Games needed translators who were not only native speakers but also understood the gaming and entertainment contexts.
Ciklopea’s Solution
Ciklopea approached the ReSetna localization project with a structured methodology specifically tailored to gaming content:
- Specialized Gaming Translators: Ciklopea’s language experts have extensive experience in localizing gaming and entertainment content.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Direct communication channels between Today’s Games and translators ensured immediate feedback and clarification.
- Comprehensive Quality Assurance: Rigorous attention to detail ensured terminology consistency across UI elements, dialogue, and game mechanics.
- Culturally-Aware Adaptation: Beyond basic translation, the team ensured that the game’s distinctive atmosphere was preserved in each target language.
Results That Speak Volumes
The partnership between Today’s Games and Ciklopea yielded impressive outcomes:
- Ahead-of-Schedule Delivery: The localization project was completed before the deadline, supporting a smooth global launch.
- Enhanced Player Experience: Non-English-speaking players appreciated the high-quality localization, leading to better engagement.
- Global Market Readiness: ReSetna launched simultaneously across multiple markets with culturally appropriate and linguistically accurate versions.
- Preserved Creative Vision: The game’s unique tone and atmospheric elements remained consistent across all languages.
Client Testimonial
“Ciklopea localization services played a major role in making ReSetna accessible to a global audience! I am glad that we share mutual satisfaction with the collaboration. This project has only strengthened our trust – I can proudly say that Ciklopea gained a true brand ambassador!” — Maja Pavlinušić, CMO, Today’s Games
Why Gaming Companies Choose Ciklopea
- Gaming Industry Expertise: Translators who understand the unique requirements of interactive entertainment
- Streamlined Communication: Direct access to language specialists for real-time problem-solving
- Deadline-Driven Approach: Reliable workflows that ensure on-time or early project completion
- Quality-First Philosophy: Unwavering commitment to linguistic excellence and cultural accuracy
For game developers seeking to reach global audiences without compromising their creative vision, Ciklopea offers the specialized localization expertise needed to create authentic, immersive experiences for players worldwide.
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