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P r o u d l y P r e s e n t s
Title : Niche - a genetics survival game
Publisher : Stray Fawn Platform : Nintendo Switch
Developer : Stray Fawn Studio Origin : eShop
Genre : Simulation / Strategy Title ID : 01000EC010BF4000
Date : October 2020 Format : 27x50MB / NSP
R e l e a s e N o t e s
Evolve your own animal species based on real genetics, survive and
explore a variety of biomes!
Niche - a genetics survival game is a fresh blend of turn-based
strategy and simulation combined with rogue-like elements. Shape
your own species of cat/fox/bear/dog-like animals based on real
genetics. Keep your animals alive against all odds, such as hungry
predators, climate change and spreading sickness.
Educational aspects:
While playing Niche, the player is introduced to the scientific
mechanics of genetics (featuring dominant-recessive, co-dominant
inheritance, etc). The game also features the five pillars of
population genetics (genetic drift, genetic flow, mutation, natural
selection, sexual selection). All knowledge is interwoven with the
game-mechanics. This creates the effect of learning by playing.
Games/books that inspired us:
Living, dynamic world to test your survival skills
Breeding system based on real genetics
Over 100 genes to shape your species
Procedural worlds and animals
5 biomes featuring different predators, prey and flora to explore
Game mechanics inspired on population genetics
Spore
Don't Starve
The Creatures Series
Warrior Cats
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian,
Japanese and Chinese.
Notes: Update v1.1.13 (v65536) is included. Firmware 10.1.0 and
master key 9.1 are required.
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