Whistle Pig
In this narrative action adventure, experience both the beauty and the brutality of the natural world through the eyes of a mother groundhog on a quest for revenge.
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13 itemsAbout the Game
You are a mother groundhog* trying to raise your babies to adulthood while simultaneously seeking revenge on a coyote who killed your own mother. Give your babies a better life than the bleak one forced upon you, and bring justice to your mortal enemy.
*Not a beaver, gopher, capybara, wombat, hedgehog, squirrel, muskrat, otter, raccoon, or any other type of animal.
SURVIVE AND PROTECT
Your babies are initially quite young and do not venture far from your home burrow, but you must gather food and resources for survival. Use your high pitched whistle* to alert your babies of danger when you spot a predator, and they will run into the burrow for safety. Fight enemies or avoid them as best you can.
*Hence, the nickname "whistle pig".
SEEK REVENGE
Use your little groundhog brain and the help from your friends to outsmart an animal much larger, faster, and more ferocious than yourself. Fortunately for you, coyotes are largely nocturnal, while groundhogs are not. Tread carefully with your scheming though, or it could cost you your own life or the lives of your offspring.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS
As your babies grow, get to know each of their unique personalities and strengthen the bonds of your family. Talk with other groundhogs and even other species of animals to build unique friendships, exchange culture, and foster a sense of belonging. Be careful though, as not everyone you meet will want to be your friend. You get to choose who you interact with and how you interact with them.
EXPLORE THE WORLD
A few square kilometers is a big place when you're a groundhog. Though you may never see the other side of that highway, there are many unique places to explore, including the meadowlands surrounding your burrow, a lush forest, a farm full of vegetables and fruits, a swamp full of frogs, and much more. Collect interesting items as you explore, and bring them back home to decorate your burrow or give to friends.
Game Features:
Day/Night Cycle: Experience a dynamic day/night cycle with stunning skies and shifting weather.
Many Ways To Play: Engage in whatever level of combat, survival elements, and narrative you'd like. Customizable difficulty settings and skippable dialogue.
Your Choices Matter: The way you interact with the creatures and world around you can have a profound impact on the ending of the game and the path that leads you there.
Collectibles: Explore a large open world to find all kinds of nifty knickknacks and thingamajigs.
Flexible Controls: Play with mouse and keyboard or any gamepad controller with standard Xbox, Nintendo, or PlayStation button layouts. Supports button remapping.
