Austria indie developer Forbidden Folds has announced WHALIEN: Unexpected Guests, a new third-person puzzle/adventure game.
WHALIEN: Unexpected Guests is in development for Windows PC (via Steam). While a release date wasn’t announced, a demo is available on the game’s Steam page, as part of Steam Next Fest.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a trailer:
WHALIEN: Unexpected Guests
A short heartfelt Adventure! WHALIEN is a short adventure based around a focused core mechanic that takes youinto a charming world full of little details.
Fin needs your Help!
Ernest Hemingwhale is the last remaining person living inside of Fin, the mechanical whale. When one day slimy Squiddies show up and start making a mess, Fin asks for help! Ernest sets out on an adventurous journey through the whale, trying to help his friend get rid of his unexpected guests!
Push and Pull!
Use your Gloves to push and pull all kinds of objects and elements within your proximity. Use your pearls -Mr. Push and Mrs. Pull – to manipulate objects from a distance. WHALIEN is designed around pushing and pulling, and everything you do in the game builds upon this mechanic.
A fin-tastic world awaits!
Explore colorful locations, meet loveable characters and discover intriguing secrets on your journey through the insides of the whale!
Characters
- Ernest Hemingwhale – Ernest is the hero of our story. Despite his clumsiness, he gives his best to help Fin, his home and friend
- Fin the whale – Fin, the mechanical home of Ernest. Using a phonebook and charismatic profile pictures, the two can even chat. An important tool for Fin to help express the worries about his inner whale-being.
- Squiddies – Slimy guests that suddenly appeared inside Fin and started making mischief. Some of them even specialize in being a nuisance to Ernest.
- Springpeople – Even more guests? Unlike the Squiddies though, they seem to be quite helpful. What might those springy fellows be up to?
