Fans of Victorian London, Neil Gaiman, or puzzle games may want to check out Another Sight! Its developer, Lunar Great Wall Studios, released the game back in September, but it is worth mentioning! This narrative driven puzzle game is available on the PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch right now!
The Story
The year 1899 finds the London Underground in mid-construction with the curious teenager, Kit, exploring it. However, after getting caught in a catastrophic tunnel collapse, Kit wakes to find herself blind! Left alone in this dark underworld, a mysterious cat named Hodge discovers her. Acting as Kit’s eyes, Hodge leads the blind girl as they explore the underground. Soon, though, they discover a war brewing all around them. They will encounter colorful characters, such as Claude Monet and Nikola Tesla, and intriguing puzzles as they press through a surreal fantasy world inspired by Neil Gaiman’s book “Neverwhere.” Granted, anything inspired by that glorious book holds some promise!
For more about Another Sight’s themes, inspiration, and gameplay, here is a backstage video!
Game Features
Lunar Great Wall Studios was ecstatic about the soundtrack that they are created. They believe that the symphonic orchestra that they have assembled enlivens the innovative gameplay and highlights the poignant moments between Kit and Hodge.
As the two explore, however, the art style of the game itself changes. When Kit and Hodge meet various artists and geniuses, such as Monet, the world adopts the aesthetics that each character they meet embodies. Impressionism meets technology and the world transforms as this blind girl reimagines the scenes around her.
The gameplay itself depends upon utilizing Kit’s and Hodge’s individual strengths. Kit, as a human girl, may not be able to reach the same places that Hodge can, after all. Instead, they can split up to investigate their environment and open new paths.
Further Reading
If you are curious to learn more, you can go to the developer’s website or their Twitter, Facebook, or Youtube accounts!
