Software:A Highland Song
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| A Highland Song | |
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| Developer(s) | Inkle |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
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| Release | 5 December 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Adventure, Platformer |
| Mode(s) | 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
The player controls Moira McKinnon, a teenager running away from her family home.
Synopsis
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
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
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
- ↑ Saver, Michael; Pung, Julia; Stanton, Devon (2024-01-04). "Made with Unity: 2023 in review". Unity Technologies. https://blog.unity.com/games/made-with-unity-2023-review. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ↑ Wales, Matt (10 February 2022). "80 Days and Heaven's Vault dev reveals "narrative adventure with rhythm" A Highland Song" (in en). https://www.eurogamer.net/80-days-and-heavens-vault-dev-reveals-narrative-adventure-with-rhythm-a-highland-song.
- ↑ "A Highland Song launches December 5 for Switch, PC". 14 November 2023. https://www.gematsu.com/2023/11/a-highland-song-launches-december-5-for-switch-pc.
- ↑ "A Highland Song review - not all who wander are lost" (in en). 14 December 2023. https://www.techradar.com/gaming/a-highland-song-review.
- ↑ Castle, Katharine (2024-03-21). "Venba wins IGF Grand Prize for 2024" (in en). Rock, Paper, Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/venba-wins-igf-grand-prize-for-2024.
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