Shape of the World
Details: Video game
Initial Release Date: June 5, 2018
Publisher: Plug In Digital
Developers: Hollow Tree Games, Seaven Studio
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Macintosh operating systems, Xbox One
Genres: Indie game, Adventure game, Casual game
Description: Without you, will the forest still come alive?Shape of the World is an exploration game where a rich and colorful world grows around you, a relaxing and interactive escape about getting yourself pleasantly lost. Your presence is the driving force behind the procedurally populated environment as you establish permanent monuments to mark your journey.Game FeaturesFirst-person explorer:Wander in relaxing and surreal environments that beckon you to explore, hinting at distant landmarks and encouraging you to delve deeper into the woods. Amble, swim, drift and fly at your own pace: no ticking clock or perils laying in wait will prevent you from enjoying your journey here. Play with an organic and mysterious ecosystem:Interact with graceful animals, ephemeral flora, and intriguing monoliths. Your actions will alter the world you discover in vibrant and unexpected ways, leaving you wondering what will happen with each path you forge and every hollow you stumble upon.Procedural population: The forest only materializes around you when you get close, and it regrows in a new way each time you pass. The game features a graphically compelling procedurally generated environment that shifts continually. What will you find when you retrace your steps?”A dynamic soundtrack that responds to the player’s travels:The audio shifts along with the visuals, providing an enveloping aural experience to match your psychedelic journey and amplify your immersion.
Initial Release Date: June 5, 2018
Publisher: Plug In Digital
Developers: Hollow Tree Games, Seaven Studio
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Macintosh operating systems, Xbox One
Genres: Indie game, Adventure game, Casual game
Description: Without you, will the forest still come alive?Shape of the World is an exploration game where a rich and colorful world grows around you, a relaxing and interactive escape about getting yourself pleasantly lost. Your presence is the driving force behind the procedurally populated environment as you establish permanent monuments to mark your journey.Game FeaturesFirst-person explorer:Wander in relaxing and surreal environments that beckon you to explore, hinting at distant landmarks and encouraging you to delve deeper into the woods. Amble, swim, drift and fly at your own pace: no ticking clock or perils laying in wait will prevent you from enjoying your journey here. Play with an organic and mysterious ecosystem:Interact with graceful animals, ephemeral flora, and intriguing monoliths. Your actions will alter the world you discover in vibrant and unexpected ways, leaving you wondering what will happen with each path you forge and every hollow you stumble upon.Procedural population: The forest only materializes around you when you get close, and it regrows in a new way each time you pass. The game features a graphically compelling procedurally generated environment that shifts continually. What will you find when you retrace your steps?”A dynamic soundtrack that responds to the player’s travels:The audio shifts along with the visuals, providing an enveloping aural experience to match your psychedelic journey and amplify your immersion.
