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ALIZE ORIGINALS / EARLY PRODUCT FAMILY

ALIZE Originals: Character-Led Mini-Game Concepts

Jim Ling / Dreadjim · Executive Producer · Game Product Director · Head of Studio

The earlier concepts and first batch of games, including formats reinterpreted through characters already in the ALIZE IP.

In this case study

The distinction

Originals describes the earlier concepts and first-wave games. Some used existing ALIZE characters. It is distinct from the flagship narrative slot, the Multiverse umbrella for other inspirations, and the compact LITE family.

HiLo as an example

HiLo brought a Witcher-inspired fantasy treatment into a familiar higher-or-lower game. The reference describes a creative influence, not an official affiliation or licensed Witcher product.

The product thinking

Use recognisable formats as a foundation, then give each experience a considered character, setting and identity. Reusing an underlying format does not require every product to feel the same.

ALIZE / New Future Holdings · Description and creative influences supplied by Jim Ling

See the official ALIZE Originals catalogue ↗

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