Even at a leisurely pace, Storm Boy will take you no less than an hour to complete. Take your time with each mini-game, walk softly through the sands, and cherish each day with Mr. It’s a tale that best absorbed at a very slow pace. Storm Boy is over nearly as quickly as it began. There is also, of course, the stories ending. A moment definitely left unspoiled… The Pelican Brief Drama ensues when a small boat crashes on rocks nearby, and a chance for some pelican heroism is played out nicely. It’s not all whimsy and frolics, however. We get to play various mini-games with the pair, with the audience/player becoming as attached to them as they are to each other. The pair form a deep bond, and this is played out in game. Tom has abandoned society since Storm Boys mother passed away, and Storm Boy is his own best friend. Set in a wildlife reserve on the Australian coast, Hideaway Tom and Strom Boy are reclusive characters. Percival is the only one that stays with Storm Boy. There are also the 3 pelicans which we come across early in the story.
There’s Mick, aka Storm Boy, Tom, aka Hideaway Tom, and a local Aboriginal, known as Fingerbone. The StormĬharacters in the game are at a minimum. Sorrowful, and wonderful at the same time. A standout scene sees Storm Boy trudging sullenly away from his father, head down, as the sun sets behind, with white tipped waves lapping gently on the shore. Each character is attentively detailed, with the scenery being beautifully drawn. Storm Boy was clearly a labour of love for the developer. Don’t expect platform elements or even a fail state here, we’re purely being led through the narrative, gently controlling Storm Boy as he walks, runs, slides and swims along the South Australian coastline. A point here, it’s more accurate to describe Storm Boy as an interactive story, than a traditional video game. The game will see you take control of the main character, Storm Boy, as he’s known. The price point at time of writing is €4.99. Storm boy was released last week on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. This has afforded me an opportunity for multi-tasking: 1) Play games to review for GamEir, and 2) Sit down with the boy and read classic children’s tales.
Which, as fate would have it, is now a beautifully drawn video game. Nestled amongst these classic children tales you’d find beloved Australian story Storm Boy. Whereas my 5 year old could more enjoy a Spiderman or Batman book, I’ll often choose something a bit more traditional Where the Wild Things Are, or The Gruffalo for example. When it comes to choosing a book for the nightly read, I often find myself picking my own favourites, rather than what the child might want. Percival.īedtime can be a bit self-indulgent as a parent. Based on Colin Thiele’s 1964 children’s book of the same name, Storm Boytakes place on the beaches of South Australia near the mouth of the Murray River, where the titular protagonist rescues orphaned pelican chicks, one of whom later becomes the child’s pet and faithful companion, Mr.