Tag: adventure

LUNA – The Shadow Dust

“A charming hand-animated puzzle adventure without written dialogue featuring dual character control.  Behind the shadow of reality, an enchanted world awaits illumination. Experience the magical journey of a young boy and his companion as they solve puzzles and trace back the memories of old, brought to life with visually stunning, wordless cinematics.  Enter the ancient tower that stands at the edge of the world and discover the hand-drawn cinematics, intricate puzzles and haunting music of this indie gem.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: February 13, 2020

Night in the Woods

“An adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

“College dropout Mae Borowski returns home to the crumbling former mining town of Possum Springs seeking to resume her aimless former life and reconnect with the friends she left behind.  But things aren’t the same. Home seems different now and her friends have grown and changed.  Leaves are falling and the wind is growing colder.  Strange things are happening as the light fades.

“And there’s something in the woods.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Release: February 21, 2017

Little Misfortune

developed by Killmonday Games

“An interactive story, focused on exploration and characters, both sweet and dark, where your choices have consequences.

“Starring Misfortune Ramirez Hernandez, an imaginative 8-year-old, who seeks the prize of Eternal Happiness, as a gift to her Mommy.  Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, they venture into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bit of bad luck unfolds.”

[Buy on Steam]

Platforms: Windows, Linux (consoles TBA)
Release: September 18, 2019

The Touryst

developed by Shin’en Multimedia

“You are just arriving at Monument Island.  Want to go swimming?  Or rather take a dive into the deep sea?  Or do you want to visit the amusement arcade, do some shopping, dance at the beach party?  Fancy some surfing?  Or will you talk with the strange old tourist and listen what he has to say about these ancient mysterious monuments..”

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Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release: November 2019

Prisma Light

developed by Jonathan Barcellos

“A 2D action game with platform elements inspired by the classic RPGs from the 16-bit era.  After a strange phenomenon caused panic in the small town of Yellow Cedar Davus and his friends decide to investigate the source of the event.
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“With their wooden swords and walkie-talkies, they leave their hometown to discover that the reality is not what they expected it to be.”

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Platforms: Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release: TBA

Giraffe and Annika

developed by atelier mimina  |  published by UNTIES

“A 3D adventure game where you follow along with the cat eared girl Annika as she explores the mysterious island of Spika.  Each dungeon is guarded by a boss whom Annika will need to defeat through a music-based battle system and fully synched animations.  The game system and effects are all fully synched with the music.

“Help Annika find her lost memories through her adventures on the island!”

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Platforms: Windows, PS4, Switch
Release: 2019

30Birds

developed by Ram Ram

“A poetic and humorous adventure game which casually mixes oriental fairy tales with modern mystery.  It is set in an enchanting painted world where 2D and 3D complement each others in a unique way.

“Now you play as Zig, a mysterious fearless girl who just arrived in town.  You’re going to find yourself helping a bunch of birds loyal to the goddess, as the city seems to have been taken over by corrupt politicians and underground criminal groups.  To uncover the truth, save the city, and meet Simurgh, you’ll have to investigate, talk to people, explore, and gather the thirty birds.”

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Platforms: TBA (but Steam and consoles are on the wishlist)
Release: TBA

Errand Boy

developed by Tree Interactive

The world is ending but you are an optimistic delivery monster who is determined to be a positive influence on the people you meet.  Help them with their problems by running errands and trying to raise their spirits.  Maybe, hopefully, you can shape the future into a better outcome. :-)

This is still a bit early in development (I think!) and I don’t have too much information on it but you can follow the developer on Twitter or take a peek at the teaser trailer.

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Platforms: Switch
Release: TBA

Sea of Solitude

developed by Jo-Mei Games  |  published by Electronic Arts

“Sea of Solitude takes you on a personal journey of a young woman’s loneliness.  Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world, where nothing is quite what it seems.  Meet fantastical creatures and monsters, learn their stories, and solve challenges.  Explore a flooded city, either by boat, on foot, or by swimming through the water itself.  Dare to look what lies beneath the surface, in a haunting struggle of darkness and light, and discover what it truly means to be human.”

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Platforms: Windows, Xbox One, PS4
Release: July 5, 2019