- The Wait is Over: Play B.ARK Now! - 29 July 2021
Buy now during launch week for 20% off! Own this exciting shoot ‘em up adventure for only $7.99! Single-player and 4-player Co-op! Steam Remote Play! Difficulty Modes for players new to shmups and veterans of the genre! Blast off into the far reaches of the Solar System with the four fur-ocious members of Team B.ARK! This Saturday-morning cartoon inspired shoot ‘em up sees pets in mechs fight the good fight against the evil cybernetic fish armada known as the Dark Tide. Can you and your squad defeat their tyrannical leader, Chog, before his deep-sea forces completely take over the Solar System?! Meet Our Heroes It’s up to Barker the Dog, Felicity the Cat, Marv the Rabbit, and Lucio the Bear to stop the Dark Tide from spreading their reign of terror into outer space! Each member of Team B.ARK has their own unlockable backstory that explains their unique gameplay. Whether they bring out t…
- B.ARK 20% off Launch Week Sale Starts Tomorrow! - 28 July 2021
B.ARK will be available tomorrow for 20% off during its Launch Week! Own this exciting shoot ‘em up adventure for only $7.99! Single-player and 4-player Co-op offer unlimited fun and unique experiences whether you strap in a mech solo or squad up with friends, partners, and family. Difficulty Modes offer challenges for players new to Shmups as well as veterans of the genre. Stream B.ARK to other devices and play together with Steam Remote Play. Battle Chog’s generals as you go up against challenging bosses equipped with unique attack patterns. Combine your Supers with teammates to unleash each character’s out-of-this-world Super Fusions. Compete for the high score by collecting the most Plutonium from defeated enemies and taking down the most baddies. Defeat the Dark Tide and help Team B.ARK take back Earth and save the Solar System! We would love to hear your thoughts on the discussion…
- Papa Bear Thinks Chog’s Tyranny is a Load of Carp - 15 July 2021
Meet Lucio Lucio the Bear hails from a quiet little Italian town, but the time for hibernation is over. He believes it’s important to know the facts about Team B.ARK so you don't fall for the Dark Tide’s propaganda videos hook, line, and sinker. How He Plays Come to the rescue of injured comrades with Lucio’s helpful shield ship, Mossy Pig II. Protect the entire crew with Mossy Pig II’s super attack, Bear Hug, which grows in size with each fusion to envelope multiple teammates in his shield’s safe embrace. Backstory Adopted as a cub by the kind-hearted Ricci family, they accepted Lucio as one of their own by teaching him the family fishing business. He loved spending his afternoons out at sea with the family, sharing one whale-of-a-tale after another before returning home to his favorite dish: a hot plate of freshly baked pizza. When a tragic attack from the invading Dark Tide overturne…
- It’s Dark Tide Season for This Rabbit - 8 July 2021
Meet Marv Marv the Rabbit usually spends his days frolicking with his 37 siblings, but the annual family high-jump competition has been indefinitely postponed. Gill Flounder’s latest propaganda broadcast claims Marv is a pink speed demon. . . and he’s absolutely right! Be afraid. Be very afraid (no...not you, Marv.) How He Plays His ship, Lucky 7, is the quickest of the bunch and comes equipped with inescapable homing missiles. Put a big bullseye on Chog’s Army with Lucky 7’s super attack, Fearful Focus, which slows down all enemies on screen. Backstory As the smallest member of Team B.ARK, Marv is no stranger to needing pep in his step to survive. In his Nevada desert hometown, he was often prey to the wildlife and spent most of his time in his family’s cozy desert burrows. When the invading Dark Tide eventually found its way deep underground in the form of terrifying drilling bots, Ma…
- Chog Beware: This Kitty Bites! - 7 July 2021
Meet Felicity Felicity the Cat is here to chew some catnip and trash enemy robots, and she’s all out of catnip. Have you seen the latest Dark Tide propaganda video? Gill Flounders is right about one thing: Chog’s Army should fear “Machine Gun” Felicity and her devastating drive for victory! How She Plays Her ship, Payback, is equipped with a powerful spread shot. Destroy all in your path with Payback’s super attack, Cat’s Gaze, which maximizes firepower into multiple rows of devastating bullets. Completing her mission means never having to say, “I’m out of ammo.” Backstory As a former stray cat with no familial connections, Felicity has spent her life fending for herself on the mean streets of Paris. Despite her habit of running solo, she joined the B.ARK Team as an opportunity to fight for more than just the Solar System—she’s bent on settling an old score! Betrayed by her best friend,…
- Dark Tide is No Match for This Good Boy - 6 July 2021
Meet Barker Barker the Dog may be small and drooly, but he’s off his leash and ready to help the B.ARK Team blast their way to victory. Don’t fall for the Dark Tide’s malicious propaganda video! Peanut butter may be Barker’s weakness, but that’s only because he tends to eat so much it gives him a belly ache. How He plays His sturdy ship, Wishbone, has extra firepower from up to three tiny helpers. Take out entire waves of foes with Wishbone’s super attack, Bullet Stream, which launches huge projectiles at an increased fire rate. Backstory Having grown up with his kind and caring owner Milla, Barker has known nothing but belly rubs and long games of fetch. After Milla is taken prisoner by the invading Dark Tide, this powerful pup’s love for her fuels him with the determination needed to take on anything the enemy throws his way. Together with the rest of the team, Barker is ready to show…
- Livestream with the B.ARK Devs! - 18 June 2021
We will be going LIVE Friday June 18 at 3pm PDT! Come hang out with B.ARK's developers and the rest of the B.ARK community during #NextFest. Team would love to chat and answer any questions you might have about the game. Don’t forget to download the NEW DEMO and give B.ARK a spin before it releases! Follow us on: Facebook Twitter Twitch barkthegame.com Team B.ARK @ Tic Toc Games
- New Demo Available Now! - 17 June 2021
Try our New Demo! Want to get your paws on a sneak-peek of B.ARK? Download the NEW DEMO available now on Steam! Experience firsthand the epic adventures of the four-legged heroes Barker, Felicity, Lucio and Marv as they battle to save Earth from the Dark Tide. Send us your Feedback! We would love to hear your thoughts on the discussion boards in our Community Hub, so drop us a message! If you enjoy the demo, we'd appreciate if you add B.ARK to your wishlist too! Steam #NextFest We're happy to be among all the amazing games in the Steam Next Festival. Stay tuned for our livestream announcement! Follow us on: Facebook Twitter Twitch Get a Free Soundtrack here! Team B.ARK @ Tic Toc Games
- Bringing the Characters of B.ARK to Life - 19 December 2020
At Tic Toc Games, we put together our love for SHMUPS and traditionally animated TV shows together to create our multiplayer co-op shooter, B.ARK. The look of the game went through quite an evolution from when we first showed it to today. Here is the story of how our art process and the game’s look got developed. Friendly Fire Original Gameplay Demo The core concept behind B.ARK was to make a SHMUP that was accessible to all age groups while still maintaining the challenge for more hardcore gamers. To achieve that, we wanted to make a game that was very co-op friendly where a stronger player can help carry a more novice player through the game. We made a 4 player prototype, and our test audiences really enjoyed it! We then had to think about where to take the narrative and look of these characters, and how we were going to bring them to life! Character Design High Concept Sketches of Ma…
- Coming soon to Steam! - 30 November 2020
Hey everyone! We are very excited to announce that B.ARK will be coming soon to Steam! Thank you all for playing our PAX Demo, your feedback helped us a lot during development and kept us really motivated! We will be announcing a Release Date very soon, so please follow us for updates and cool giveaways! Have you seen our game's Intro Cinematic? Let us know what you think! Don't forget to add us to your Steam wishlist! Follow us on: Facebook Twitter We do Twitch streams every week! Get a Free Soundtrack here! Happy Holidays! Team B.ARK @ Tic Toc Games
