Max
Jul 3, 2023
I love cats. I also enjoy both mystery and adventure games. In the upcoming Peace Island, we get an alluring combination of all of these things. Currently in development by Eric Blumrich and a small team of experienced devs (known for games like Prune and Grand Theft Auto V), this game is already gathering attention online.
About Peace Island:
You’ll play as cats! Starting out, you’ll be playing as the cat named Elizabeth. The day before, she was was coaxed into her pet taxi and dreading a trip to the veterinarian. She never sees the vet, though, instead falling asleep. When she awakes the next day, her human is nowhere to be found and the door is open.
Throughout the game, you will meet 8 other cats. You’ll need to gain the trust of these cats and eventually gain their friendship. At different points, you will control each of the different cats. Each one has unique strengths, weaknesses, and roles.
The world of Peace Island – outside from being Peace Island – is an open-world based on real-life Maine. Inside the island are 4 defined communities. These are Peace City Landing, Greenwood Farms, Ellison Heights, and LaFlamme Fishworks. These are settlements, farmlands, coastlines, woodlands, and more!
The story of the game is that the humans have all gone missing. The mystery is plentiful. There are an invasive species on the islands, artifacts and documents left behind, and 200 years worth of alternate history to unravel. Not only do you have to figure out what happened to the humans, you have to use the divergent storylines to decide if they are worth bringing back.
Game Features:
- Cooperate – You’ll have to gain the trust and build friendships with the other cats. You’re going to need them!
- Discover – It’s up to you to find and piece together all the evidence.
- Explore – The open-world is huge and scattered with lots of details.
- Infiltrate – To solve the mystery, you’re going to have to get inside the buildings. It may take more skill to find a way into some of them.
Peace Island is currently in development for PC, Mac, and Oculus VR. There is no set release date, yet, but a beta should be coming soon. You can check out more and support the game on Patreon. You can also see daily screenshots on Twitter.
Don’t worry – I have your fill of cat games! Take a look at The Good Life, Another Sight, and Calico – just to get started. I also have mystery game suggestions – like the newest iteration of Layton’s Mystery Journey and the kooky Lord Winklebottom Investigates.
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This game looks so cute and wholesome, I am excited to see it coming to Steam later this year. ☺️
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The game also makes a huge leap forward visually, I can’t wait to try it out when it releases on Switch and PlayStation this September.
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Coming to PC this fall, Switch and Mobile shortly after. 🥰
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Grandma Green is a beyond adorable farming game that reminds me of Harvest Moon. Build a new home and grow a cozy little garden. Crossbreed flowers and veggies, use decor to spice up our garden – and compete in town festivals. Using Grandmas Green Thumb you can even bring talking plants to life, care for them and build a friendship with your plant friends. Now on mobile!
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Harvestella is a new life simulation game by SquareEnix, creator of Final Fantasy.
Harvest Stelle at it’s core feels like a Final Fantasy and Fable hybrid game with the typical beautiful graphics, unique characters and absolutely stunning looking environments that just invite you to go exploring.
But unlike most Final Fantasy games, Harvestella also features farming, cooking, crafting and more. You will be able to grow a large garden and use the ingredients to craft items to help you on your journey.
As you explore the vast open world you will notice that the entire world changes as the seasons pass by. On your expedition you will come across many villagers who will guide you on your way. As days progress you also choose if you want to spend your time by the lake to see if you can catch some fish, crafting a bunch of new items or even accept a job.
Jobs provide a variety of different gameplay mechanics, become a fighter. Shadow Walker or a mage and explore the many dungeons the game has to offer!
Harvestella Release date and platforms
Harvestella is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC. Take a look at the gorgeous release trailer below!
Doraemon Story Of Seasons
For more farming adventure take a look at the brand new installment in the Doraemon Story of Seasons franchise!
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At the heart, Pixelshire offers everything you come to expect from games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon. You find yourself in a little town with a starter tent much like Animal Crossing New Horizons. The town is inhabited by many villagers that all feature unique personalities.
As you find your way around town you can choose to interact with the town folks, you will eventually make friends or… frenemies? If socializing is not a priority on your mind, you may want to spend your day by the lake and cast your fishing rod to hopefully become an expert fisherman.
Town building and Terraforming add a cool new vibe
In addition, the towns look and feel is entirely in your hand, build up the town and decorate it as much as you like! There are no limits to your creativity. The option to terraform your land is a great tool to make everything your own.
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Pixelshire Demo out now
the indie game has been in development for a while and I couldn’t have been happier to find out that we can finally play the demo! Head over to steam and get started!
