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MISSION STATEMENT
Drama Labs is a small game development studio based in Twickenham, UK. We believe that story-driven RPGs should not be limited to expert gamers.
So we blend the best parts of much-loved classic RPGs, reinvent the dusty wheel, and mix traditional genre expectations with fresh ideas. To do that, we developed a proprietary toolset that allows professional screenwriters and novelists to create interactive drama without any technical know-how.
The result is conversations that feel shockingly human and, together with our modern take on the RPG, keeps everything approachable for newcomers without compromising the depth long-time fans expect.
THE GAME
Paradise is a world of extremes, where warm-hearted reunions in sunlit meadows clash with the horrors of a resurfacing artificial power that once brought humanity to the brink of extinction.
Presented as a narrative-driven isometric RPG, Paradise combines the depth of classic Western RPGs like Baldur's Gate with intuitive controls and short, rewarding play sessions.
But don't relax just yet, and please don't feel too safe. Beneath the lush green landscapes and cosy pleasures of chopping wood lies a story of existential horror…
Open World Philosohpy
Good stories can be told in almost any genre, but open worlds and powerful narratives work together beautifully. Paradise offers reckless exploration, sickening discoveries, unscripted adventures and plenty of room for personal growth.
Yet it's the vastness of deep forests, the freedom to travel to places you probably shouldn't, and the dangers that come with choosing your own path that will keep you awake at night.
Simulation At Heart
Simulations of real life are a fantastic way of grabbing people's attention and helping them believe in your world. The trick is knowing what needs to be simulated and what's a waste of resources.
Without giving too much away, we can say that social interaction takes centre stage, alongside many other aspects of everyday life. Disrespect a blacksmith's dog and he's unlikely to sell you a good sword. Enter his house at night and he'll greet you with a hammer. Bring him something for his aching wrists... well, you get the picture.
Economy with Purpose
A recent poll revealed that players of MMO and roleplaying games enjoy simple, repetitive tasks like chopping wood, baking bread, and fishing. So, we’re catering for all the hobby lumberjacks and resource gatherers out there and offer a solid economy that features all the gathering, crafting, provisioning and trading that players love to do on a Sunday afternoon.
In combination with an overarching narrative that lends meaning to these efforts, these simple yet relaxing tasks will also serve a greater purpose.
THE TEAM
We're an ambitious bunch with strategic minds, technical backgrounds and a genuine love for storytelling. Our experience spans AAA games, film and television, with credits on BAFTA and Academy Award-winning productions. Along the way, we've worked as artists, programmers, designers, directors, illustrators, supervisors and team leaders.
It is this blend of art, technology and production experience that shapes everything we do. It helps us build fresh, polished narrative games and lets us design pipelines that remove the drama from the production process and put it into our stories.
