# Mission Critical Studios > Mission Critical Studios is a professional game development studio based in New Jersey (NYC Metro Area), founded in 2008. The studio specializes in mobile game development, VR/AR experiences, serious games, educational simulations, training applications, medical and pharmaceutical visualization, and custom interactive software. Development is performed entirely in-house using Unity, Unreal Engine 4, and Unreal Engine 5. The studio serves clients across the entertainment, pharmaceutical, defense, government, and corporate training sectors and is SAM.gov registered for federal contracting. ## Core Services - [Game Development](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/MissionCriticalStudios_GameDevelopment.html): Full-cycle game development for mobile, PC, console, and VR platforms. - [Mobile Development](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/MobileApplicationDevelopment.html): iOS and Android game and application development using Unity 3D and native platforms. - [VR/AR Development](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/MissionCriticalStudios_Services.html): Immersive virtual reality and augmented reality experiences for training, simulation, and entertainment. - [Digital Asset Development](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/DigitalAssetDevelopmentMissionCriticalStudios.html): 3D modeling, character design, animation, and environment art. - [Prototyping](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/PrototypingMissionCriticalStudios.html): Rapid video game and application prototyping services. - [Narrative Development](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/NarrativeDevelopmentMissionCriticalStudios.html): Story, character, and world-building for games and interactive experiences. - [Special Application Development](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/ApplicationDevelopmentMissionCriticalStudios.html): Custom software and specialized interactive applications. ## Published Games & Projects - [Elusion](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/ElusionTheGame.html): Infiltrate, Collect, Evade — a stealth-action mobile game. - [Battle Stations Blockade](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/BattleStationsBlockade.html): Naval strategy game. - [Frantic Freddy Bug Stomp](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/franticfreddy.html): Mobile game featuring Freddy facing his fears in the therapy room. - [Crab Cakes Rescue](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/CrabCakesRescue.html): Puzzle game starring Pickles the hermit crab. - [SkyHeart Tower](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/SkyHeartTower.html): Tower-based game experience. - [Dr. Nano X](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/drnanothedoctorisinsidevideogame.html): Educational game concept featuring miniaturized science gameplay. - [Bear-A-Chute](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/BearAChutethegamePC.html): Online game featuring a flying stuffed bear and turtle. ## Notable Partnerships & Credentials - **Spin Master Toys / Air Hogs**: Developed the Air Hogs mobile application — an IR pulse-based helicopter controller app — for Spin Master Toys. [Details](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/SpinMasterToysMissionCriticalStudios.html) - **Dick Tracy Interactive Rights**: Holds exclusive interactive rights for the Dick Tracy IP in partnership with Spin Master Toys. - **SAM.gov Registered**: Eligible for federal government contracts. - **15+ Years Experience**: Operating since 2008 with 40+ years of combined team expertise. - **100% In-House Development**: No outsourcing. Clients work directly with the New Jersey development team. ## Studio Information - [About Mission Critical Studios](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/AboutMissionCriticalStudios.html) - [Services Overview](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/MissionCriticalStudios_Services.html) - [Project Gallery](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/MissionCriticalStudios_ProjectsGallery.html) - [Press](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/MissionCriticalStudios_Press.html) - [Contact](https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com/Contact_MissionCriticalStudios.html) ## Contact - **Phone**: (732) 835-5150 - **Email**: Dave@mcgamestudio.com - **Location**: New Jersey, NYC Metro Area - **Website**: https://www.missioncriticalstudios.com