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The '''Drawn to Life Series''' is a series of video games that appear on a variety of consoles, including [[:wikipedia:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]], [[:wikipedia:Wii|Nintendo Wii]], [[:wikipedia:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]], [[:wikipedia:Steam (service)|Steam compatible devices]], and most devices running [[:wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]] or [[:wikipedia:iOS|iOS]]. The original series was created and developed by [[5th Cell]], with guest developers such as [[Altron]] and [[Planet Moon Studios]] working on ''[[Drawn to Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition]]'' and ''[[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii)]]'' respectively. In 2013, the series IP was sold to [[505 Games]] after the previous publisher, [[THQ]], declared bankruptcy. Since this transfer, both [[:wikipedia:WayForward|WayForward]] and [[Digital Continue]] have developed games in the series.

The '''Drawn to Life series''' is a series of video games that appear on a variety of consoles, including [[:wikipedia:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]], [[:wikipedia:Wii|Nintendo Wii]], [[:wikipedia:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]], [[:wikipedia:Steam (service)|Steam compatible devices]], and most mobile devices running [[:wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]] or [[:wikipedia:iOS|iOS]]. The original series was created and developed by [[5th Cell]], with guest developers such as [[Altron]] and [[Planet Moon Studios]] working on ''[[Drawn to Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition]]'' and ''[[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii)]]'' respectively. In 2013, the series IP was sold to [[505 Games]] after the previous publisher, [[THQ]], declared bankruptcy. Since this transfer, both [[WayForward]] and [[Digital Continue]] have developed games in the series.

Most games in this series are 2D platformers, with only ''[[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]]'' being more of a puzzle game with a platformer twist. Each game also has a "village mode", where the player can interact with the various [[Raposa]] and access the map menus. With the exception of ''[[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]]'' each game has a focus on rescuing Raposa from the levels, while also collecting various objects ranging anywhere from [[Template]]s, [[Stamp]]s, or [[Heather's Pendant|Valuable Artifacts]]. In every game, the player can also create their own graphics, with the main pull of the series being the ability to "Drawn Your Hero!". The player is also able to draw various level objects, village objects, and even some enemies in ''[[Drawn to Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition]]''.

Most games in this series are 2D platformers, with only ''[[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]]'' being more of a puzzle game with a platformer twist. Each game also has a "village mode", where the player can interact with the various [[Raposa]] and access the map menus. With the exception of ''[[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]]'' each game has a focus on rescuing Raposa from the levels, while also collecting various objects ranging anywhere from [[Template]]s, [[Stamp]]s, or [[Heather's Pendant|Valuable Artifacts]]. In every game, the player can also create their own graphics, with the main pull of the series being the ability to "Drawn Your Hero!". The player is also able to draw various level objects, village objects, and even some enemies in ''[[Drawn to Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition]]''.

== {{Icon|Wii}} [[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii)|Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii)]] ==

== {{Icon|Wii}} [[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii)|Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii)]] ==

While [[5th Cell]] developed the Nintendo DS version of ''[[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter]]'', [[THQ]] contracted [[Planet Moon Studios]] to develop a version of the game for the [[:wikipedia:Wii|Nintendo Wii]]. Despite sharing the same name, the game has very little in common with its DS counterpart, and the game is considered non-canon to the series. The development process was particularly rough, with developers citing weeks of crunch and poor organization as contributing factors. Despite this, it remains one of the best selling games in the series, behind ''[[Drawn to Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition]]''. It released simultaneously with the DS version.

While [[5th Cell]] developed the Nintendo DS version of ''[[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter]]'', [[THQ]] contracted [[Planet Moon Studios]] to develop a version of the game for the [[:wikipedia:Wii|Nintendo Wii]]. Despite sharing the same name, the game has very little in common with its DS counterpart, and the game is considered non-canon to the series. The development process was particularly rough, with multiple developers citing weeks of crunch and poor organization as contributing factors. Despite this, it remains one of the best selling games in the series, behind ''[[Drawn to Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition]]''. It released simultaneously with the DS version.

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== {{Icon|Book}} [[THQ]] Bankruptcy and [[505 Games]]==

== {{Icon|Book}} THQ Bankruptcy ==

On December 19th, 2012, [[THQ]] declared [[:wikipedia:Chapter 11 bankruptcy|Chapter 11 bankruptcy]], resulting in an auction of all of their IPs before their merger with [[:wikipedia:THQ Nordic|Nordic]]. The Drawn to Life Series was sold to [[505 Games]] for $300,000<ref>[https://www.warpzoned.com/2013/04/505-games-acquires-drawn-to-life-license/ 505 Games acquires Drawn To Life license]</ref>. They did not release anything under the Drawn to Life name until releasing an [[:wikipedia:iOS|iOS]] port of the original ''[[Drawn to Life]]'', developed by [[:wikipedia:WayForward|WayForward]] and released on May 21, 2014 to poor reviews. The series would then lay dormant for the next six years.

In 2013, THQ declared bankruptcy and subsequently auctioned off their remaining IPs to top bidders. The Italian game publishing company, 505 Games, bought the rights to the Drawn to Life series in April of that year.

On May 21st, 2014, the original ''Drawn to Life'' was ported to iOS by 505 Games and WayForward Technlogies. After this, the series sat dormant for six years.

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== {{Icon|TR}} [[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]] ==

== {{Icon|TR}} [[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]] ==

'''Drawn to Life: Two Realms''' is the third canonical addition to the Drawn to Life series. The game was released as a digital download for Nintendo Switch, Steam, iOS, and Android on December 7th, 2020. The game takes place several years following the events of [[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter]] and takes place in the Raposa and [[Human]] worlds. The game is developed by Digital Continue (with many of the same creators working on it as the first two Nintendo DS games) and published by 505 Games. It is available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

On October 22nd, 2020, a rating for a yet unannounced game was leaked on a Taiwanese ratings site<ref>[https://www.gematsu.com/2020/10/drawn-to-life-two-realms-rated-for-switch-in-taiwan Drawn to Life: Two Realms rated for Switch in Taiwan]</ref>. Shortly after, series Producer [[Drawn to Life: Two Realms Credits|Joseph Tringali]] and [[505 Games]] Brand Community Manager Jade Oakley<!--Source Needed on Last Name--> joined the Drawn to Life: For All Discord server and showcased information relating to '''Drawn to Life: Two Realms''' and multiple pitches that were shut down between 2014 and 2020.

This entry to the series however, was received poorly as it derived from the 2D platforming of the other titles, and went with puzzle based gameplay. Fans are split on this game, and the resulting reception of this game leaves the series in a state of uncertainty.

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