A Highland Song
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| A Highland Song | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Inkle |
| Engine | Unity [1] |
| Platforms | |
| Release | 5 December 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, Platformer |
| Mode | Single-player |
A Highland Song is an adventure game by Inkle. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch on 5 December 2023.
Gameplay
[edit ]The player controls Moira McKinnon, a teenager running away from her family home.
Synopsis
[edit ]Moira lives with her mother near the Scottish Highlands. She receives a letter from her uncle Hamish asking her to visit him at the coast.
Development
[edit ]The game was developed and published by British studio Inkle. A Highland Song was announced on 11 February 2022.[2] It was released for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch on 5 December 2023.[3]
Reception
[edit ]TechRadar said its environment creates an immersive atmosphere and contains compelling musical segments, but it is short and occasionally frustrating.[4]
The game was nominated for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize, excellence in audio, and excellence in narrative awards at the 2024 Independent Games Festival.[5]
References
[edit ]- ↑ Saver, Michael; Pung, Julia; Stanton, Devon (2024年01月04日). "Made with Unity: 2023 in review". Unity Technologies . Retrieved 2024年01月13日.
- ↑ Wales, Matt (10 February 2022). "80 Days and Heaven's Vault dev reveals "narrative adventure with rhythm" A Highland Song". Eurogamer.net.
- ↑ "A Highland Song launches December 5 for Switch, PC". Gematsu. 14 November 2023.
- ↑ Kara Phillips (14 December 2023). "A Highland Song review - not all who wander are lost". TechRadar.
- ↑ Castle, Katharine (2024年03月21日). "Venba wins IGF Grand Prize for 2024". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2024年03月21日. Retrieved 2024年03月21日.