Shape of the World
It’s shaping up nicely
This is a golden age for indie
games, and Hollow Tree Games’
debut has the potential to be one
of 2018’s very best. The art style
puts us in mind of Proteus, and the experience
itself is similarly relaxed and encouraging of
exploration. There are no enemies, and no time
limit. But there are flying whales. It sounds
great already, right?
The music and the procedural world itself
will react to the path you take, and there are
many mysterious creatures to see and play
with. Interestingly, despite the random elements
and lack of urgency, there is an ending to reach.