Amanita Design may not be a household name, but it certainly holds a special place in the hearts of its fans. From creating such masterpieces as Machinarium, CHUCHEL, and Creaks, the company has been incredibly consistent with its output for more than a decade. One of its more overlooked puzzle titles, Samorost 3, recently turned five, and Amanita is celebrating the occasion with a brand new behind-the-scenes documentary titled "Growing a Samorost."
The roughly 40-minute short film covers the creation of the initial Samorost idea, some design philosophies that Amanita crafted, and even features interviews with key talent behind the title. It's a rather insightful little film that should be incredibly helpful for any aspiring game developers out there. You can check it out below with the option for English, Czech, or Russian captions.
If the documentary has made you curious about Samorost, Amanita Design is currently running a sale on both Samorost 2 and 3. By visiting the official website, you can nab both games at 80% off and receive a DRM-Free installer alongside a Steam key that is compatible with both PC and Mac devices. Similar discounts are available for the mobile ports, which are playable on both iOS and Android devices.
The final part of this celebration includes some steep discounts on merchandise. A rather cute-looking plushie can be had for 50% off and all t-shirts related to the series are reduced by 30% with the use of a checkout code. Certain items like art prints and vinyl are currently sold out, so you may want to buy anything you have your eye on.
Source: Amanita Design PR