One of the greatest achievements of the medium of video games is the ability for different games to evoke different emotions and still be enjoyable. Today, Savi’s Tale: When White Petals Fall Like First Snow by Eight North Studio was announced, an adventure game that focuses more on cozy feelings and the sensations that come with waiting for something to happen rather than the grand exploration or tense moments that define other titles in the genre. The announcement was joined by a trailer, showcasing the main character along with some of the activities he will be a part of.
The trailer begins by introducing watchers to Savi, a cat in the afterlife waiting for his person. The full events of the game take place during that waiting, framed as a set of stories that Tavi is relaying back. After a few story events, the trailer jumps into gameplay, showcasing bouncy platforms and the ability to glide and run by using a stamina wheel. Later on, players are shown able to swim in the water, push objects, and even lift objects in colorful bubbles in front of them. The world itself is also shown to be expansive, with an artistic atmosphere filled with floating islands and shining caverns.
Throughout the trailer, players catch glimpses of Tavi’s relationship with his person and the kind of cat he is. This idea is explored further on the game’s Steam page, where it is stated that more information about his past will be uncovered as the game progresses. In the meantime, players will need to build a place to live and gather items from around the world with their new abilities for when his person arrives. The final moments of the trailer show a balance between the two themes, with Tavi both excited to greet his person, and sitting alongside one of the friends he made while waiting.
With more games becoming available every day, players of all kinds will find something that suits what they want to play. Savi’s Tale: When White Petals Fall Like First Snow is sure to bring a cozy feeling to players when it releases.