After dropping a new point-and-click adventure yesterday, Application Systems Heidelberg is gearing up to drop another game of the same genre. Yesterday’s game was Mutropolis, while Growbot is the upcoming game set to arrive on August 7th.
The game is developed by Wabisabi Play and released on PC in October 2021. It received a lot of positive reviews due to its visuals and story. On the other hand, Application Systems is also the publisher of other hit titles, like Unforeseen Incidents, LUNA: The Shadow Dust and The Longing.
What’s Growbot about?
You play as Nara, a young growbot in training. Her home, a lush biopunk space station, is overrun by an aggressive crystalline force. With the station’s power source under threat, Nara must repair the damage, restore the protective shield, and grow into the captain she was meant to be.
Speaking of Nara, Growbots are robot-like creatures who are sweet and cute. They live on an asteroid named Kew. They plant flowers and care for the garden, which provides a natural source of energy to them.
In the game, you’ll encounter everything from sentient flowers to a fluffy holographic creature called Star Belly, who carries a galaxy within. Your main task is to collect and replicate flower sounds or compose a tune that unlocks spells or items.
Much of the story unfolds through subtle cues and visual storytelling. A lot like Loom and Machinarium, the game lets you explore one of the most visually enchanting 2D adventures. Growbot’s scenery is done by award-winning illustrator Lisa Evans, while the soundtrack is composed by Jessica Fichot.
On that note, catch a glimpse of Growbot below.
Pre-register now
The mobile version is a premium game, priced at $3.99. You can pre-register on the Google Play Store and grab it once it drops in August. It’s fully localised in ten languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, and Korean.
Also, since the game relies on audio a lot, there are special easy modes for individuals with auditory impairment. It shows flower names instead of relying purely on sound. It’s also useful if you struggle with musical patterns and aren’t able to recognise them in a jiffy.
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