| Botanicula | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Amanita Design |
| Publisher(s) | Amanita Design, Daedalic Entertainment[1] |
| Designer(s) | Jaromír Plachý |
| Composer(s) | Czech alternative band DVA[2] |
| Engine | Adobe Flash |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows Mac OS X iPad |
| Release | March 2012 |
| Genre(s) | Graphic Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Botanicula is a puzzle point-and-click adventure game developed by Amanita Design. The game is set to be released in March, 2012 for platforms Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. A version for iPad will also be developed with no official release date set as of yet. The game is also in consideration to be ported to Android and iOS[3].
Plot summary
editMr.Lantern, Mrs.Mushroom, Mr.Poppy Head, Mr.Feather and Mr.Twig ]]
Botanicula follows the adventure of five botanical creatures(named Mr.Lantern, Mr.Twig, Mr.Poppy Head, Mr.Feather and Mrs.Mushroom) that are trying to save the last seed of their home tree from evil parasitic creatures that have infested their home.
Gameplay
editLike the previous games from Amanita Design Botanicula follows the same scheme of gameplay, the player controls five protagonist characters exploring the environment, solving puzzles and collecting items that are required for the obstacles that come in their way, The player is able interact with other creatures and easter eggs that are present in the lush environment.
Like Machinarium the game is expected to have no spoken or written dialogue. [4]
Awards
editBotanicula Won the 14th annual award in 'Excellence in Audio' at Independent Games Festival.[5]
References
edit- ^ News: Daedalic to publish Amanita’s Botanicula throughout Europe
- ^ http://amanita-design.net/games/botanicula.html
- ^ http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/02/07/igf-factor-2012-botanicula/
- ^ http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/12/06/hands-on-botanicula/
- ^ http://igf.com/2012/03/fourteenth_annual_independent_.html