Posted: 3 months ago.
Author: Ben Kendall and @GeekDadGamer.
Overview
Set in the near future, after a dreadful environmental disaster wiped out humans, and made most of earth uninhabitable. You play a small Sugar Glider on a mission to find your family. Along the way, you need to find food and water to survive, fight predators who'd otherwise eat you, glide across gaps, between burning trees and through dangerously small gaps.
Gameplay revolves around exploring the island, both in the air and on the ground as you forage for sustenance. You must fend off predators and other animals with a combination of well-timed dodges and rapid attacks. There's a mode you can unlock by completing the story that allows you to freely explore the island and transform any animal you please.
It's a novel concept, playing more like a documentary than a video game. With a clever story, powerful messages and an unusual set of game mechanics it offers a unique experience.
Game Details
Content Rating: PEGI 12
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Release Date: 28/09/2021
Platforms: PC, PS4 and PS5
Genres: Adventure, Narrative, Open World, Platform and Strategy
Accessibility: 12 features
Developer: Breaking Walls Co (@BreakingWallsCo)
Players: 1
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Age Ratings
Rated PG by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
Skill Rating
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. Younger players have the patience for the careful and slow progress. They must master the flying aspect of the game that requires some patience.
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Accessibility
During gameplay, especially in combat and flight sections, you are required to rapidly press buttons, and press buttons at specific times. You need to be able to quickly react to on-screen changes and events.
Some of the text, particularly tutorial text, can be very small, and also not contrast very well with the background, making it difficult to read.
There are glowing blue mushrooms that guide you through the main story, and by following them you can reach every required destination. They are large, frequent, and easy to spot.

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