Firestoke and Moonloop Games have announced that their atmospheric indie adventure Hauntii is preparing to launch. The naive but brave ghost is set to appear on all major consoles and PC in May.
As the titular ghost, players are able to explore Eternity, a place that exists outside of space, where all souls eventually end up. As it turns out, no ghost can die here but they can be led astray. Corrupted into hellish versions of their former selves. Adding to the mystery, there’s a race of glowing creatures, known as Eternians. Having the appearance of angels, they guide lost souls to a central tower where they appear to ascend. With no clue as to who they are or where they came from, you get to solve this conundrum.
Let the haunting commence
Hauntii mixes a beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic with an ethereal soundtrack, as you confront various combat and puzzle challenges. As a ghost, you can possess the environment and the creatures that inhabit it to complete your goals. Take control of enemies, rocks, trees, bugs and much more with the haunt mechanic. You can then use their abilities to solve puzzles and complete the challenges this enchanting world delivers.
When it comes to combat Moonloop Games has employed a twin-stick shooter mechanic. Thus making the action fast and intuitive for players.
To bring the world of Hauntii alive, you’ll encounter charming characters en route. These will give you insights into the game’s mythology. Whilst the storytelling is minimalist, the camera is a character in itself. You’ll find it sweeping over and zooming in and out of the environment to emphasise certain scenes and provide direction.
Hauntii will arrive on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on 23rd May. It’ll also be available through Xbox Game Pass on launch day.
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