“Though Close to the Sun has plenty of clear influences, its differences from what came before are what make it a standout title in its genre. In OnlySPs interview with Storm in a Teacups creative director and CEO Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi below, Bianchi talks about his influences, the studios future, Bioshock, and Epic Gamess contribution to the project.”
Source: N4G PC Epic Expectations and Epic Games Store: Storm in a Teacup on Creating Close to the Sun