To Hell With the Ugly | Digital productions ARTE
To Hell With the Ugly
A game co-produced by ARTE France and La Poule Noire, 2023
Demo available on the following platforms
Available on these platforms
Technical Info & Short Credits
- Format
- Video games
- Genre
- Fiction
- Duration
- 5h
- Sound Designer
- Clément Duquesne
- Producer
- David Duriot
- 2D Artist
- Amélie Guinet
- Programmer
- Adrien Marchand
- 2D Animator
- Gaëlle Roques
- Game/Narrative Designer
- Fiona Rosette
- Coproduction
- ARTE France, La Poule Noire
Credits
La Poule Noire is a cooperative of videogame craftspeople (men and women) who work remotely and run their organisation with conviction. They aim to free themselves from the most toxic working practices of the videogame industry by proving that it is possible to create games in a work environment in which everyone is respected. Their projects focus on addressing social phenomena with satire and humour. The project is run by a gender-balanced team with women in key production positions – which is rare enough for it to be highlighted and encouraged in a context that is often all too masculine.
Unique features
An investigation in the Los Angeles of the 1950s
An original artistic direction using traditional animation and paying tribute to the great era of film noir.
A variety of gameplay mechanics
Alternate between interaction, combat, infiltration and exploration.
Nominations and awards
- SelectedGames made in France 2021
- SelectedAG French Direct
- SelectedGames made in France 2022
- SelectedDreamhack Beyond
Behind The Scenes
How To Hell With the Ugly brought a fantasized 50's L.A. to life through color
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