During the Wholesome Direct solo developer and Omno creator Jonas Manke (Studio Inkyfox) and publisher Future Friends Games unveiled their new game, Kibu, which is scheduled to arrive on Steam in 2024. From watching the trailer I was really drawn into the art style and the presentation behind it.
What’s Kibu about? Kibu is a tranquil adventure in the heart of the wilderness. As a solitary monk, you must build a temple, brew delicious teas, and journey into the wilds seeking out the ancient spirits of the land. Carve out your own special corner of home in a beautiful, mysterious land.
Features
- Embark on a tranquil adventure in a captivating wilderness, journeying through a range of unique environments and seeking out the ancient spirits of the land
- Create a sanctuary that is uniquely yours, building and customizing your own temple, forging a special and meaningful space within the world
- Explore mysterious lands, uncovering hidden secrets and unraveling the enigmatic stories of the world.
- Harness the power of your staff as you strike out into the wilds, and master a tactile, flowing combat system to overcome hostile foes.
- Turn your tools to farming and foraging, cultivating a vibrant garden, and harvesting the riches of nature
- Dive into the art of tea brewing, concocting a variety of delicious teas with diverse effects to enhance your journey.
“Following on from the success of Omno has been a real journey in itself, working through many concepts and prototypes to try to find ‘the one’”said Jonas Manke, creator of Kibu.“As soon as I landed on the idea of Kibu, a solitary monk building a temple and making his way in the world, I knew it was the one. It’s been so enjoyable taking the things players loved most about Omno – journeying through vibrant, mysterious lands – and developing this with new ideas and gameplay systems that should help bring the world I’m creating to life in a whole new way. I can’t wait to see what the world of Kibu becomes!”
Looking for more about Kibu? You can head to their TikTok to watch its creator’s feed and follow InkyFox on Twitter. For me I always enjoy keeping myself informed by joining the Discord for the games if one is created. And if you’re like me and like keeping an eye on future details from its creator, you can check out the Inkyfox Website! For the time being I’ll be keeping an eye on this game and be sure to click below and add the game to your Wishlist.
