Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Posted: 5 months ago.
Author: Andy Robertson.
Overview
The island features eight biomes, including tropical beaches and snowy mountains. As times passes in the game, the world's seasons change. It also features a dynamic weather system and a day-night cycle.
It's an unusual game because of your impact on the land. You can plant an acorn and return years later to find a tree. There is no need to level up because there are no levels, you don't need to worry about health because there is nothing to fight. You can wander unrestricted around the world. You can take it at your own pace and without pressure or drive to move on until you are ready.
Details
Release Date: 18/07/2017, updated in 2018
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Narrative, Open World, Role-Playing and Simulation.
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System Settings
Nintendo Switch has some built-in features, including a lockable zoom, that can be used on all games. Windows has extensive accessibility features. Some, like colour correction, work with games. Lots of accessibility software can be used with PC games, from voice recognition to input device emulators. PlayStation 4 has a range of accessibility settings. Some are system only, some work in games (invert colours and button mapping). Xbox One has a system features, the excellent co-pilot share controls mode and adaptive controller support for all games... read more about system accessibility settings.
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