Witty Oregon Trail-inspired Space Game Debuts With Week-Long Sale
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (October 12, 2015) – Today Schell Games released Orion Trial onto Steam, two months ahead of its expected completion date. To celebrate its successful launch, Orion Trail will be on sale for $6.99 for one week only.
Paying tribute to Oregon Trail and Star Trek alike, Orion Trail is a science fiction space adventure game where the player must rely on their wit, officers and ship to survive. In this single player game for Windows, Mac, and Linux, players act as the captain of their own ship and must make tough decisions that risk the safety and lives of their crew. With over 50 unique encounters, 30 mini-encounters, 70 events, and 6 away missions, players embark on journeys that test their wisdom, luck and courage as they manage their resources and crew on an intergalactic space voyage. The game features fun pixel art, witty puns and an awesome soundtrack.
After mounting a triumphant Kickstarter campaign which raised more than $95,000 and had over 4,000 backers, the team, led by project director Dave Bennett, spent the last six months planning and designing the game to provide players with a balanced, challenging, fun and pun-filled experience. “I’m super excited to see Orion Trail on Steam,” Bennett exclaimed. “When I developed the general concept for the game, I never imagined in a million light years this outcome. It’s like a weird space dream come true.”
Orion Trail will retail for $9.99 on Steam. For more information, visit the game’s website or review its press kit.
About Schell Games
Schell Games is a full-service game design and development company with a focus on creating transformational games and innovative, interactive experiences. Founded in 2002 by world-class game designer and renowned author Jesse Schell, the studio, based in Pittsburgh, PA, heralds a highly talented array of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers. Schell Games specializes in creating memorable experiences through mobile, VR, PC, console, handheld, online and social games, interactive theme park attractions, connected toys and virtual worlds. The company counts some of the world’s most respected brands as clients, such as Yale University, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, The Fred Rogers Company, The Walt Disney Company and Microsoft Corporation.