GREY BOX, SIX FOOT AND TEQUILA WORKS RELEASE RiME
Captivating Puzzle Adventure Game Launches on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC
Sydney – May 29, 2017 – Grey Box, Six Foot and independent developer Tequila Works have released the single-player puzzle adventure game RiME on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One for a suggested retail price of $59.95 AUD and on Windows PC for $49.95 AUD.
“We’re deeply thankful for everyone who believed in this day – our loyal fans, our partners at Grey Box and Six Foot, and the incredibly talented team here at Tequila Works,” said Tequila Works CEO and creative director Raúl Rubio Munárriz. “Your patience, passion and faith gave us the strength and support to see this story through to the end. We look forward to all the new adventures that begin today.”
Experienced through the eyes of a young boy shipwrecked alone on a mysterious island, RiME delivers an emotional journey of exploration and discovery. The game takes inspiration from a variety of sources, including literature like The Little Prince, the films of Studio Ghibli and Ray Harryhausen, the art of Joaquín Sorolla, and the gorgeous terrain of the Mediterranean coast. Players will encounter wild creatures, ancient ruins, forgotten secrets and thoughtful puzzles that play with light, sound, perspective and even time itself.
“RiME is a game that will add to the budding influence of the Grey Box brand,” says Christian Svensson, COO at Six Foot. “RiME‘s beauty and power, we believe, will leave an enduring mark on all who embark upon this touching journey.”
RiME is expected to arrive on Nintendo Switch™ later this year. A special physical edition of RiME, featuring a download code for a digital copy of the game’s beautiful original score, will also be available on Nintendo Switch at major retailers.
RiME is rated PG. Further updates will be available at www.RiMEGame.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.
Gameplay
Oh and let’s talk more about Ako. Our futuristic Swiss knife will prove more than useful while we rummage through random houses and abandoned buildings. He comes equipped with short range radar, sonar, flashlight and a drill. But as you can imagine, there is a catch here. All of those tools on him require some battery use and once it hits zero……well, let’s just hope you have a photographic memory since you’re forced to find your way back to church without a radar. As you gather more materials, you can unlock better upgrades for Ako such as increased storage size, better radar/sonar and less battery usage. Exploration might seem a bit tedious at the start, you won’t be able to carry everything with you due to small storage space. Multiple return trips to the church will be required. Although, you can cut that down a bit by setting up a tent out on the open and sending it all via the tent deposit box. Yep, a lot of the game revolves around item management but that’s not all. You also have to keep track of the levels of energy, temperature, food, hydration and happiness for yourself and your team. Getting any of those below acceptable means there will be a high chance of hypothermia and illness in the shelter. In that case, you can only hope you’ll have enough antibiotics and medicine for everyone. Not gonna lie, my first adventure lasted for about 5-6 days before I had Jacob face down into the campfire due to exhaustion. It’s not always easy to keep track of everything and keep them all well fed and rested.
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