Factsheet

Developer:
Samurai Punk
Based in Melbourne, Australia

Release date:
March 14th 2018

Platforms:
Meta Quest
PlayStation VR
Meta Rift
HTC Vive

Website:
samuraipunk.com/the-american-dream

Regular Price:

$14.99

Description

Look down the barrel of a future where all your everyday needs are solved with guns. Samurai Punk presents The American Dream, a satirical virtual reality trip through a 1950’s world’s fair where you learn to live your life with guns. Players travel through a vast complex constructed by a group of respected gun manufacturers aiming to show the world the virtues of guns for the common man. The world of The American Dream sets its sights on a future where guns are used for all manner of things like eating a meal, driving a car or working to provide for your family. With weapons ranging from pistols to rifles and shotguns, you’ll learn how guns will take care of all your day-to-day needs! Bite the bullet and come on down, you’re guaranteed to have a blast every time at The American Dream!

History

The American Dream began development in 2016 and released on March 14th 2018 on PlayStation 4, Oculus and Steam. A refined port (with improved stability and bug fixes) will be released June 30th, 2022 for Meta Quest alongside a price drop to $14.99 for all platforms.

Features

  • The chance to see the world through eyes of a true American patriot
  • Over twenty heartwarming, pulse-pounding, brain-tingling, action-packed stages, each representing a key moment in the average American life
  • Immersive, interactive environments ready to meet the business end of your guns
  • The opportunity to purchase and try out a variety of firearms from common pistols to tactical sporting rifles. For every task in life, there is a suitable gun for the job!
  • The voice talents of Michael Dobson (Dragon Ball Z, DeathSpank, Sausage Party, Transformers) as Buddy Washington
  • Guns and bullets

Videos

Quest Trailer YouTube

Launch Trailer YouTube

July 4th 2018 Trailer YouTube

How to Live The American Dream - An Educational Film YouTube

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Awards & Recognition

  • "Unite Australia - Showcase" November, 2016
  • "Indie Megabooth PAX East - Selection" March, 2017
  • "Play By Play - Finalist" April, 2017
  • "Indie Prize - Best Audio Nominee" May, 2017
  • "Indie Prize - Best VR Nominee" May, 2017
  • "Busan Indie Connect - Selection" 2017

Selected Articles

  • "With its Norman Rockwell-kissed aesthetic and a (not unkind) satirical take on the Second Amendment, The American Dream is a very American game."
    - Lucy O'Brien, IGN
  • "How else is mummy supposed to know you're hungry unless you fire a warning shot?"
    - Alex Walker, Kotaku
  • "Last week I accidentally shot myself in the face while playing a virtual reality game called The American Dream."
    - Charlie Hall, Polygon
  • "It’s an amusing concept, and during the 20 minutes I spent playing The American Dream, I found it much funnier than I expected. ...taken as a lighthearted critique of first-person shooters, it works. "
    - Shaun Prescott, PC Gamer
  • "I absolutely enjoyed playing the game, but was still crippled by discomfort with a well of nerves in my stomach, and felt utterly powerless to something that’s only virtually there."
    - Alanah Pearce, IGN
  • "They set forward to make a game that rides the line between intelligent and witty satire and simple mockery. If the demo build is any indicator, they’ve managed to do that beautifully."
    - Anthony Nash, UploadVR
  • "It's a ridiculous VR experience, and refreshingly different from the other shooters popping up everywhere as VR gaming takes off."
    - Claire Reilly, CNET

The American Dream
Official site for The American Dream samuraipunk.com.

About Samurai Punk

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Samurai Punk is an Australian game development studio, based in Melbourne and known for weird titles such as Screencheat, The American Dream and JUSTICE SUCKS. Founded by Nicholas McDonnell and Winston Tang in 2014, the Spunk team has been recognised for their offbeat game design and love of all things strange.

More information
More information on Samurai Punk, our logo & relevant media are available here.

The American Dream Credits

Samurai Punk
Design and Development

A Shell in the Pit
Audio/Music

Contact

Inquiries
contact@samuraipunk.com

Twitter
twitter.com/samuraipunk

Facebook
facebook.com/samuraipunkco

Web
samuraipunk.com

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