Wildflower Interactive, an indie game studio led by Bruce Straley (co-creator of The Last of Us, Uncharted), today revealed its debut title Coven of the Chicken Foot, during The Game Awards.
The dungeons have been plundered and the monsters long slain. As the heroes move on, an elderly witch quietly gets to work. Coven of the Chicken Foot is a single-player adventure about the building of a bond between an elderly witch named Gertie and a peculiar creature, who must learn to work together to fulfill an oath.
As their trust deepens, a dark revelation of what they’re up against will make them question their commitment to the oath and to each other.
Set in a stylized world that winks at the tropes of traditional fantasy adventures, this emotionally-rich, charming-yet-dark creature puzzle-platformer invites players to reconsider who the real “heroes” are, and how easily stories shift when told from the margins.
As Gertie, players venture into dark dungeons, lush forests, catacombs of fallen heroes, and mucky bogs that kill all those that dare enter. Gertie is not your typical hero: She won’t be swinging swords or double-jumping her way past dangers. Instead, survival means learning to collaborate with her strange companion.
Built on pioneering technology, Wildflower Interactive has crafted a non-playable ally unlike any other; a dynamic, responsive creature that reacts and evolves its abilities and motivations throughout the player’s experience.
Key features
The unlikely hero: Step into the role of an elderly woman whose resolve and care become her greatest strengths.
A playable relationship: Driven by innovative technology and unique companion-based gameplay, your companion observes, adapts, and develops new behaviors from how you play, reshaping traversal and solutions over time.
Wordless storytelling: Piece together the mystery through environments, gestures, and small choices.
Explore a fantasy realm: A striking visual style while exploring ancient realms, lush forestry, and torch-lit caves, that mixes storybook charm with darker undertones.
Founded by games industry veterans looking to build a small, creative, independent studio, Wildflower Interactive reflects a desire for artistic freedom and innovation beyond the constraints of triple-A games. Building on lessons from companion systems through The Last of Us and Uncharted, Coven of the Chicken Foot represents a new evolution in interactive relationships.
“Wildflower Interactive is built on the notion of pushing myself creatively and working with like-minded creative people, driven by a strong desire to continue the conversation about what kind of experiences video games can deliver,” said Bruce Straley, founder of Wildflower Interactive, in a statement. “We’re doing that with Coven of the Chicken Foot. It nods at the fun and simplicity of old school games, while also evolving the pairing of storytelling and interactivity in a new, challenging way. I’m very proud of what we’ve built at Wildflower and can’t wait for people to explore the world we’re creating and get to know our loveable duo.”
Coven of the Chicken Foot is coming to PC via Steam. Wishlist on Steam and learn more at wildflowergames.com.
Wildflower Interactive is a small, creatively-driven game studio crafting story-rich, emotionally complex experiences. Led by industry veteran Straley (The Last of Us, Uncharted), the team is currently developing Coven of the Chicken Foot, which blends dark fantasy with whimsical charm.