"Secrets of Rætikon feeds off exploration to direct its core theme of flight; a world where interactions will take place between the player and the animals that reside in it. Of what sort these will be - threatening or calming - remains to be seen. For now, Martin Pichlmair of Broken Rules explained to BeefJack how the concept is developing and how it will differ from Chasing Aurora."
The acclaimed developer of Old Man's Journey reveals how nature and politics fused for its latest game.
"...in a profound message. It tells a story about deforestation..."
43 years ago my 3rd grade teacher said the Amazon would be gone soon. Still waiting.
NerdBite: Old Man's Journey is one of those rare games that will definitely surprise many at every turn. Its a game that speaks volumes where its main focus lies on strong visuals, music, and very little use of dialogue. With colorful environments to get absorbed into and a relaxing soundtrack to listen to all day long on repeat, Old Man's Journey is the perfect laid back game to play this summer.
Megan Hanbey writes: "The only way to avoid participating in the behavior Secrets of Raetikon vilifies is by not playing the game. It feels like the Funny Games of gaming--a piece of media that mocks you for participating, but still hopes to pull you in through sheer charisma."
