Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

From Smashing Pumpkins to Ferris Bueller: new Australian indie video game Mixtape is a blast of nostalgia

From Smashing Pumpkins to Ferris Bueller: new Australian indie video game Mixtape is a blast of nostalgia

Summary

Mixtape is a new Australian indie video game about a teenage girl named Stacy in a fictional 1990s American town. The game mixes realistic and magical elements as players experience a night full of parties, friendships, and emotions, all while exploring a nostalgic soundtrack of 80s and 90s music.

Key Facts

  • Mixtape is developed by a 12-person team called Beethoven and Dinosaur based in Melbourne, Australia.
  • The game follows Stacy Rockford on her last night before moving to New York.
  • Players experience different activities like skateboarding, kissing, and even riding a dinosaur.
  • The soundtrack includes over 20 bands from the 80s and 90s, including Roxy Music, Portishead, and Australian bands like Silverchair.
  • The game draws inspiration from 90s US pop culture movies such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Dazed and Confused.
  • The story combines magical realism with everyday teenage experiences.
  • Some game scenes are based on real experiences from the development team.
  • The game takes about four hours to play.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.