QOMP! THERE IT IS!
5Game Background: qomp2 is a sequel, as the title suggests. The first qomp was a small indie project that asked the question “what would the little square ball in the game Pong do if it was tired of getting batted back and forth by two paddles?”
qomp followed our hero, a little square ball, on its journey to freedom. The team at Atari did not want this Pong-inspired the story to end, so they decided to make qomp2 and continue the adventure. qomp and qomp 2 draw their lineage back to the very first commercially successful video game, Pong, the game that launched the modern industry.
An artful reimagining of Pong, qomp2 picks up the story where the delightful indie
platform-puzzler qomp left off in 2021.
Control a Pong ball aching to break free of its life stuck between two paddles. Explore a dangerous, minimalist world, armed with simple two-button controls: tap a button to change direction by 90 degrees, and hold down a button to unleash a cathartic dash forward. That’s all you need to solve environmental puzzles and labyrinthine levels. Around each corner is a new challenge that will test your two-button and problem-solving skills. A variety of difficult enemies and bosses help you mark your time as you navigate through 30 levels spread across four worlds. A cerebral puzzler lies within the heart of this indie twist on Pong.
Key Features:
Cerebral Puzzling: The simple, two-button controls belie complex and compelling gameplay. Use your reflexes and think ahead to avoid hazards, flip switches, and bounce your way through 30 tricky levels. Hidden collectibles push you to explore every inch of the minimalist maps.
A Surprise Around Every Corner: qomp2 constantly delights as new features, mechanics, enemies, traps, and hazards are introduced as you progress deeper into the game. Don’t get complacent: As soon as you’ve mastered one aspect of gameplay, another is ready to challenge you.
Bosses: Four challenging bosses block your path at the end of each world. You will need to use all your newfound skills to master their attacks and defenses. Don’t worry. Death isn’t the end in an arcade-inspired world. Quick respawn makes sure you’re back in the action in seconds.
A Serene Soundscape: A soundtrack of ambient jams gets you in the groove, and helps you keep your cool, as you work your way through the minimalist maze.
An Emotional Journey: An enigmatic story of doubt, fear, and self-acceptance, told wordlessly with simple animations and effects.
About Graphite Lab:
Founded in 2009, Graphite Lab is led by owner and Studio Director Matt Raithel. The
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About Atari:
Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.
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