Raw
Structure.
Honest
Play.
XATARIXV is a Malaysian independent game studio. We strip away the cinematic polish to reveal the jagged, beautiful mechanics underneath.
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15-03, Wisma MPL,
8 Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit,
50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Exposing the Nerve
Modern game design often hides its logic behind layers of high-fidelity distraction. At XATARIXV, we embrace Brutalist Game Design. We want the player to see the wires, feel the weight of the constraints, and interact with systems that don't apologize for being digital.
Our work isn't about comfort. It's about the friction between the user and the machine. We build Interactive Media in KL that challenges the "seamless" myth, replacing it with meaningful, textured difficulty.
The structural integrity of a digital space is prioritized over aesthetic comfort.
Structural Constraints
Methodology Disclosure // No. 88-v2
Unfiltered
Mechanics
No hidden assistance. If a mechanic feels heavy, it's because it weighs something in our physics engine. We don't smooth out the edges for the sake of accessibility; we let the player learn the texture.
Internal
Logic ONLY
A project only exists if its logic justifies its form. We avoid "legacy" tropes unless they serve the specific internal world we are building for XATARIXV. Brutalism is about honesty, after all.
Physicality of
Digital Objects
Pixels should have inertia. We approach interactive media design in KL with a focus on how virtual objects push back. Feedback is visual, audio, and systemic resonance, never just vibration.
Start at the jagged edge.
Explore our latest builds or find your place within the studio. We are constantly seeking talent who can thrive within our rigid, honest aesthetic.
Interactive Media KL: Prototype Alpha
Constraint
The environment has no artificial lighting. Visibility is strictly dictated by the player's intentional actions, not visual convenience.
Approach
We developed a ray-casting system that mimics physical light bounce on concrete. Sound cues become the primary navigational tool in complete darkness.
Outcome
A heightened sensory experience that forces the player to listen to the architecture before they move through it. True Experimental Game Development.
Inquiry-driven // Response-based // KL Project 15-03
Talk to us.
We are located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Come find the signal at Wisma MPL or reach out for professional inquiries.