Check out the first trailer for A Highland Story
The studio behind80 DaysandHeaven’s Vaulttoday announcedA Highland Song, a game they’re calling “a narrative adventure with rhythm and survival elements” set across the Scottish Highlands. That is an interesting combination of things. See for yourself in the first trailer, below.
A Highland Story stars Moira McKinnon, a teenager who lives with her mum deep in the Highlands and has never seen the sea. So when her uncle invites her to visit his lighthouse for the solstice, she sets out adventuring on foot. It’s a dramatic reaction to the state of bus routes in the Highlands, but I can’t say it’s wholly unjustified.
Looks like we’ll be gently platforming through glens and over hills, timing taps to the music to keep her footing (with songs fromTaliskandFourth Moon). Kinda like a musicalDeath Stranding? Could’ve called it Death Strathy, Inkle. And along the way she’ll choose routes, meet people, see sights, and try to stay safe, because even in summer the Highlands can get you alright.
I often visit the Highlands to hike, swim, or cycle, so I’m quite curious about Inkle’s picturebook Highlands. Probably a damn sight warmer. And without midgies gnawing on me.
A Highland Song is headed toSteamand Nintendo Switch, at some point.
If you fancy a Scottish story now, I recommend Jack-King Spooner’sBeeswingon Itch, a game whichcalled Cara homeand does usea grandmother’s death as “a money shot”. Though the reality for most people living in Scotland is more like the game Rainy Day Racer (availableon Steam): drifting round dreary streets in a Transit van.
