Bugdom ships

On Deck Interactive's Bugdom Ships Critically Acclaimed Single Player Action/Adventure Title Buzzes into Stores Nationwide Dallas, TX, October 27, 2000 – This bug's for you! Developer-driven computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers' On Deck Interactive (ODI) publishing label today announced that Bugdom is shipping to stores nationwide. Originally developed for the Mac by Pangea and shipped to over 3 million Mac users worldwide, Bugdom is a high-adrenaline, action/adventure single-player game rated E for everyone. The PC version, developed by Hoplite Research, is being distributed by Take-Two Interactive and is available for a suggested retail price of .99. "We are thrilled to bring a widely-acclaimed title like Bugdom to the PC after all the excitement the Mac version generated with consumers and the Mac press," said ODI CEO Robert Westmoreland. "Bugdom is a fun, family title that, at .99, is available at a very consumer friendly price." Storyline/Gameplay: The Evil King Thorax and his allies have invaded the Bugdom, wreaking havoc and enslaving several ladybugs. In a world gone absolutely buggy, the player takes on the role of Rollie McFly, the bravest Rollie bug. He is an explorer-turned liberator and the only chance the Bugdom has left for freedom. In order to foil the plans of the dastardly ant king and free the captive ladybugs, Rollie must make his way through 10 immersive levels, thwarting a variety of enemies such as spear-throwing ants and life-sucking mosquitoes, and defeat any level bosses along the way. Bugdom Features: 10 vibrant levels to explore and conquer. A wide assortment of colorful and creative power-ups and special items. Various attack types which Rollie employs to destroy enemies and secure power-ups. A slew of sinister enemies and bosses including Sneed Slidester, Queen Beatrice and King Thorax. Varying levels of gameplay for all ages and skill levels.