Widower's Sky
Follow a father, son and dog across a strange planet. They will endure a daunting journey of towering buildings and beautiful vistas using the ancient portals they happened upon. Equipped with only his bow, the father must fight against the wildlife and the machines while keeping the son fed and rested.
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September 5, 2019
6 years and 332 days ago
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Mostly Negative21 reviews23.8%
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20 itemsAbout the Game
Alone in a mysterious land, follow a father and son on a voyage to find home after the loss of their beloved wife and mother. They will endure a daunting journey of towering buildings and beautiful vistas using the ancient portals they happened upon. Equipped with only his bow and devastating dash attack, the father must fight against the wildlife and the machines while keeping the son fed and rested.
Widower's Sky is a game about adventure, survival and family. Like chapters in a novel, you play through the future while listening to the past until the two timelines converge and the story reaches it's climax.
• Engaging soundtrack: A hauntingly moving score that reacts to your progression.
• The world: Living environments, including docile and vicious wildlife, set the stage for an ancient history that was ahead of it's time.
• Just the right amount of everything. A mix of puzzle, platforming and survival
• A mix of enemies ranging from machines to wildlife
• A helpful dog!
Widower's Sky is a game about adventure, survival and family. Like chapters in a novel, you play through the future while listening to the past until the two timelines converge and the story reaches it's climax.
Features
• Gorgeous landscapes: Beautiful and varied worlds to explore. Stick to the path set before you or take your time wandering, it's up to you.• Engaging soundtrack: A hauntingly moving score that reacts to your progression.
• The world: Living environments, including docile and vicious wildlife, set the stage for an ancient history that was ahead of it's time.
The Rest
• Engaging story told through narration that reveals itself through the chapters of the game.• Just the right amount of everything. A mix of puzzle, platforming and survival
• A mix of enemies ranging from machines to wildlife
• A helpful dog!
