The team is living in the office. Leo is sketching until 4 AM, Maya is fixing bugs that pop up like whack-a-mole, and Sam is trying to manage the deteriorating morale.
It starts with caffeine and euphoria. (Lead Dev), Leo (Artist), and Sam (Producer) have just received a modest investment for their passion project: Neon Echoes . They promise a revolutionary narrative experience. They are in a small co-working space, the air thick with potential.
Neon Echoes isn't a massive hit, but it gets critical acclaim for its heart and originality. Victor leaves to find another, easier studio to bully. The team is exhausted but together.