Martin Rumenov Toast Interactive, the creators of the popular VR title Richie’s Plank Experience, have launched their latest virtual reality adventure, Max Mustard, on the Steam platform for PCVR. This innovative platformer has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the Excellence in Mixed Reality award at the Australian Game Developer Awards.
A Colorful Adventure
Max Mustard invites players into a vibrant 3D world where they embody the titular character, a renowned inventor with an array of eccentric gadgets. The game’s narrative pits players against Stubbins, an unscrupulous businessman who captures and sells mudpups – adorable creatures native to the Max Mustard universe – as luxury pets for the wealthy elite.
Gameplay Features
Innovative Mechanics: Max Mustard combines first-person narratives with traditional platforming elements, creating a unique VR experience. Players can utilize Max’s jetpack to explore diverse environments, from industrial complexes to mountain ranges.
Extensive Content: The game boasts over 40 meticulously designed levels, each offering distinct challenges and opportunities for exploration. Players can engage in thrilling boss battles, solve puzzles, and collect golden letters for additional rewards.
Upgradeable Abilities: As players progress, they can enhance Max’s capabilities, including rocket boost power, movement speed, and health. New attacks for Max’s blaster can also be unlocked, introducing fresh ways to interact with the game world.
Cross-Platform Availability
While now available on Steam for PCVR, Max Mustard has already made its mark on other platforms. The game is accessible on Meta and PlayStation VR2, with a PICO version in development.
Toast Interactive continues to solidify its position as a leader in VR game development, offering family-friendly content that appeals to both solo players and those looking to showcase VR technology to friends and family.
For more information about Max Mustard and Toast Interactive’s other projects, interested parties can visit the studio’s website or follow their social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Discord, YouTube, and Twitter.
About Toast Interactive
Toast Interactive is a leading Australian game developer and publisher specializing in virtual reality (VR) experiences. Based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, the studio was founded in 2016 by husband and wife duo Richard and Toni Eastes.
Toast Interactive is best known for creating “Richie’s Plank Experience,” a popular VR title that has reached millions of users worldwide. This game challenges players to walk on a virtual plank 80 stories high, providing an intense and immersive experience that showcases the emotional power of VR.
The studio is committed to innovation in the VR space, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in virtual reality gaming. Their team consists of skilled developers, designers, and artists who work together to create high-quality, immersive experiences that aim to enrich people’s lives.
Toast Interactive’s latest project is “Max Mustard,” a third-person VR platformer that demonstrates the studio’s willingness to challenge conventional wisdom in VR game design. The company is proud of its Australian roots and is part of a growing concentration of VR developers in Queensland, contributing to the country’s significant presence in the global VR gaming market.
