Gametrain Studios

Factsheet

Developer:
Gametrain Studios
Based in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Release date:
Coming soon

Platforms:
PC / Steam Deck

Website:
mindformthegame.com

Regular Price:

Description

A fantasy forms in your mind: becoming an (e)sports world champion. Experience this journey with a first-person,
climbing game set inside your brain. Feel the thrill of overcoming obstacles and reaching new heights. Discover
your inner resilience and unravel the mindset of a true champion.

Many dream of excelling in (e)sports, but the path to success is challenging—it's like climbing a mountain!
Countless hours of practice and steady progress are required, one step at a time. Along the way, you’ll
encounter setbacks, frustration, and thoughts of, "I’m a total failure," which can feel like falling during the
climb.

Immerse yourself in this metaphorical journey of reaching your dream goal! Experience a first-person climbing
adventure to the top. The true joy and satisfaction come from overcoming tough obstacles and seeing your
progress with each step.

So, do you have what it takes? Form your mind by learning that mistakes and failures are crucial for reaching
the top. Who knows what you can achieve?

History

Mindform was born from the collaboration of diverse professionals at DreamHack Rotterdam in 2019. It
began with the combined efforts of Cas and Jeroen from Vorteq, who contributed their software
development expertise, Sander from Decade IT, who brought his background in game development, and Timo
from Sportbrein, who shared his experience from the world of elite sports. This fusion of different
skills and perspectives laid the foundation for what Mindform has become today.

Mindform is an innovative project aimed at supporting emerging e-sports talents in achieving their
e-sports dreams. A metaphorical climb towards achieving your dream goal: Glory and recognition. The
player will achieve this by developing a champion's mindset with Mindform. Our game is designed to
instill the "Mindset" necessary for success at the highest level.

We collaborate with leading research partners, including the University of Twente and Groningen of the
Netherlands, to scientifically
validate our approach and ideas. Furthermore, we have ambitious plans for further research and
development so we can validate the hypothesis and our dream of creating new e-sports legends.

We need your feedback and, to be frank, additional financial resources. Therefore, we are introducing
Mindform
early, to grow with our community and realize our vision.

Features

• It's not VR or a Climbing Simulator; Overcome your own mind by metaphorically (and literally!) climbing to the top.
• The mechanics are easy, yet the challenge lies in traversing the path between the various colored holds (as you would in a climbing gym).
• The story unfolds in the brain, which is highly trainable, and where anything is possible with a bit of imagination.
• Everyone makes mistakes. In Mindform, you'll learn that falling down just means you're one step closer to getting better.
• You may experience tilting: emotions of defeat and frustration. This is fun, huh?
• You may experience tilting: emotions of defeat and frustration. This is fun, huh?
• Make the mindset switch from: ‘When I drop, I suck’ to ‘When I fail, I'm learning,’
• A 'friendly' voice tries to help you, and a potentially recognizable 'enemy' attempts to stop you.
• Experience the tension, the challenge, and the joy of overcoming obstacles.
• Get ready for a thrilling adventure full of challenges, surprises, and the amazing feeling of reaching your goals.

Mindform Credits

Cas van 't Wout
Developer Mindform

Jeroen van Schooten
Developer Mindform

Sander Pool
Developer Mindform

Timo Kleinhesselink
Developer Mindform

Roy Droog
Freelance Artist

Anna Snoek
Artist

Contact

Timo Kleinhesselink
info@gametrainstudios.com

GameTrainStudios
https://gametrainstudios.com