Firestoke Games and Moonloop Games have joined forces to announce their upcoming indie adventure game, Hauntii, set to release on PC and console in 2024. Revealed through an engaging new trailer at the Day of the Devs showcase, the game offers players a unique and immersive experience. Hauntii combines exploration, puzzles, and action in a captivating world where players can possess the environment and its inhabitants. With its striking art, enchanting soundtrack, and ghostly mystery, Hauntii promises to deliver an unforgettable adventure.
The Haunting Mechanic
At the core of Hauntii lies a creative haunting mechanic that allows players to possess various elements within the game world. By taking control of the environment and its creatures, players gain access to special abilities that can be used to overcome enemies and solve puzzles. This intriguing feature invites players to devise ingenious strategies and navigate through the challenges scattered across the enchanting world of Hauntii.
Artistic Aesthetics and Soundtrack
Hauntii boasts visually stunning hand-drawn art that complements its immersive gameplay. The art style blends cohesively with the game’s enchanting soundtrack, crafted by LightReturn. Together, they create a wonderful aesthetic experience that strikes a balance between coziness, mystery, and melancholy. The world of Hauntii offers a relaxing and wondrous environment, seamlessly transitioning between compelling puzzles, minimalist storytelling, action, and discovery.
Journey into Eternity
Set in a realm called Eternity, Hauntii takes players to a place that exists beyond space, where all souls eventually find themselves. While no ghost can truly die in Eternity, they can become corrupted and lose their way. A race of glowing creatures, known as Eternians, guides lost souls to a foreboding central tower, seemingly leading them to a higher plane. However, the true nature and origins of these enigmatic beings remain shrouded in mystery. Can players embark on a journey to the tower, unravel the secrets of the Eternians, and decode their own past?
Partnership and Creative Vision
Firestoke CEO Paul Farley expressed his excitement about partnering with Moonloop to bring Hauntii to PC and consoles in the coming year. Farley shared that the game captured the hearts of the Firestoke team through its unique hand-drawn art and captivating music. He emphasized the emotional connection players can expect to forge during the adventure. Leo Dasso, the founder of Moonloop Games, also expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, highlighting Firestoke’s shared passion and intuitive understanding of Hauntii’s creative vision.
With its beguiling gameplay mechanics, stunning art style, and captivating soundtrack, Hauntii is poised to deliver a remarkable gaming experience. The combination of exploration, puzzle-solving, and twin-stick shooting provides players with an engaging and immersive adventure. As players journey through the enchanting world of Hauntii, they will be enveloped in a ghostly mystery that beckons them to uncover the secrets of Eternity and their own past. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches, and prepare to embark on an unforgettable haunting experience when Hauntii arrives on PC and consoles in 2024.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
