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Posted: 9 months ago, last updated 3 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Vokabulantis is a puppet-animated running and jumping game about two children, Karla and Kurt, who have fallen in love. Just as they find each other though, the world starts falling apart and they discover they can’t speak to each other because their mouths have gone. They set out to save the world and express their love.
As you explore the world you switch control between the two characters. You push and pull the world around, move platforms and solve puzzles to find a way forward. It's familiar territory in terms of platform games, but the combination of the emotive (and slightly scary) story with the beautiful hand made puppet visuals make this a fascinating experience.
The directness of the metaphor may seem a little on the nose, but the game intelligently extends this with interactions that underline the tension between the characters. Their obvious connection and their (at times heartbreaking) ability to express it.
As you explore the world you switch control between the two characters. You push and pull the world around, move platforms and solve puzzles to find a way forward. It's familiar territory in terms of platform games, but the combination of the emotive (and slightly scary) story with the beautiful hand made puppet visuals make this a fascinating experience.
The directness of the metaphor may seem a little on the nose, but the game intelligently extends this with interactions that underline the tension between the characters. Their obvious connection and their (at times heartbreaking) ability to express it.
Game Details
Expected Content Rating: PEGI 12
Release Date: Coming soon
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Genres: Narrative, Platform and Puzzle
Developer: The Kong Orange (@TheKongOrange)
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Commitment
Duration: This game will take between 6 hours and 8 hours to complete. The game will take around 10 hours to see and collect everything.
Players: You can play with 2 players in the same room, but you can’t play it online. Although still to be finalised, the developers have said that Vokabulantis is "a puzzle platformer, you can play as co-op or single player and it’s targeted multiple platforms".
Players: You can play with 2 players in the same room, but you can’t play it online. Although still to be finalised, the developers have said that Vokabulantis is "a puzzle platformer, you can play as co-op or single player and it’s targeted multiple platforms".
Costs
Does not offer in-game purchases, 'loot boxes' or 'battle/season passes'.
Age Ratings
Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Vokabulantis Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@TheKongOrange) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
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