Prepare to bounce into action with The Strongest TOFU, the ultimate soy milk-powered action platformer from Zounoashi Games and Phoenixx, coming to PC via Steam on Japan’s Tofu Day, Wednesday, October 2, 2024! Fans attending Tokyo Game Show will get an early taste of the tofu-fueled chaos at the Phoenixx/GYAAR Studio booth in the Indie Game Corner from September 26 to 29.
What’s The Strongest TOFU All About?
In this quirky action-platformer, you’ll choose between three iconic tofu types: Momen (firm), Kinu (silken), and Koya (freeze-dried). Each tofu brings unique qualities to the table—literally. Momen tofu is sturdy, Kinu is smooth but fragile, and Koya can take a beating, surviving higher falls without breaking apart. Use your tofu’s special traits and harness the game’s crazy jiggle physics to navigate through increasingly tricky levels. Just don’t fall into pieces—or into a frying pan—before jumping into a hot bowl of soup!
The Strongest TOFU is simple to pick up, with a control scheme that uses just a joystick and a single button. However, mastering the art of tofu is no easy task! You’ll need delicate precision to keep your tofu intact while tackling obstacle-filled maps.
A Soundtrack You’ll Want to Devour
What’s tofu without the right ambiance? The game’s soundtrack, composed by Ryo Nagamatsu of RH Music, adds layers of emotion to each level, pulling players deeper into the charming, yet challenging world of tofu. The original score will launch alongside the game as a full digital soundtrack, so you can relive the tofu adventure anytime.
Art That’s Tofu-licious
Visually, The Strongest TOFU stands out with key art and logo design by Hattori-Graphics, one of Japan’s top 100 graphic designers of 2024. His lo-res yet elegant style perfectly captures the simplicity and beauty of tofu, giving the game a distinctive and memorable look.
A Game by a Tofu Master
Head developer TomozoP didn’t just make a game—he became a tofu master to ensure The Strongest TOFU is as authentic as possible. His culinary expertise not only shaped the gameplay but also earned the game its first award at GYAAR Studio’s Indie Game Contest in 2022.
What is Tofu?
For the uninitiated, tofu is a highly nutritious food made from soybeans, known for its versatility as a meat substitute and its ancient roots as a beloved staple. Depending on how it’s prepared, tofu can transform into a wide range of dishes. In The Strongest TOFU, it’s your hero!
About Phoenixx
Founded in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx is all about supporting unique and creative game developers from Japan and across the globe. Their mission? To inspire and nurture creativity, one game, one creator, and one community at a time.
Ready to take on the tofu challenge? Be sure to mark your calendar for October 2nd, 2024, and catch the game in action at this year’s Tokyo Game Show!
The Strongest TOFU comes to PC via Steam on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, for $4.99 USD. It will support Japanese, English, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) languages. To learn more and stay up to date, follow Phoenixx’s official website, X/Twitter, YouTube, the official GYAAR Studio website, Zounoashi Games official website, X/Twitter, and head developer TomozoP’s X/Twitter.