A Highland Song
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| Developer(s) | Inkle |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
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| Release | 5 December 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Adventure, Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
A Highland Song is an adventure game by Inkle. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch on 5 December 2023.
Gameplay
[edit]The player controls Moira McKinnon, a teenager running away from her family home.
Synopsis
[edit]Moira lives with her mother near the Scottish Highlands. She receives a letter from her uncle Hamish asking her to visit him at the coast.
Development
[edit]The game was developed and published by British studio Inkle. A Highland Song was announced on 11 February 2022.[2] It was released for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch on 5 December 2023.[3]
Reception
[edit]TechRadar said its environment creates an immersive atmosphere and contains compelling musical segments, but it is short and occasionally frustrating.[4]
The game was nominated for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize, excellence in audio, and excellence in narrative awards at the 2024 Independent Games Festival.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Saver, Michael; Pung, Julia; Stanton, Devon (2024-01-04). "Made with Unity: 2023 in review". Unity Technologies. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Wales, Matt (10 February 2022). "80 Days and Heaven's Vault dev reveals "narrative adventure with rhythm" A Highland Song". Eurogamer.net.
- ^ "A Highland Song launches December 5 for Switch, PC". Gematsu. 14 November 2023.
- ^ Kara Phillips (14 December 2023). "A Highland Song review - not all who wander are lost". TechRadar.
- ^ Castle, Katharine (2024-03-21). "Venba wins IGF Grand Prize for 2024". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2024-03-21. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
