In the subsequent project from the creators of Umurangi Generation, expect a clash between penguins and eldritch cosmic terror.
Taking a Leap into the Unknown: Penguin Colony
Ditch the high-tech glamour of Umurangi Generation and brace yourself for a chilly adventure: meet Penguin Colony, the brainchild of Origame Digital. Instead of snapping stunning cyberpunk shots, you'll be hopping, waddling, and sliding around as a penguin, unraveling the mysteries of the Antarctic.
Don't let the cute, fluffy exterior fool you, though. Strap on your flippers for a ride through HP Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" territory – a narrative adventure game that promises an exhilarating dash of cosmic horror!
Wander, slide, and glide effortlessly across the icy tundra and plunge beneath its frigid depths to discover horrors hidden beneath the ice and the long-forgotten past of the continent. But be warned, the journey won't be all ice floes and krill-feasting; you'll also encounter the dark legacy of the continent that time seems to have forgotten.
You might be wondering, is "At the Mountains of Madness" just a bedtime story for feathery friends? Not quite. The original story focuses on a disastrous arctic expedition lead by Dr. William Dyer from Miskatonic University, whose fates become disastrously entangled with unfathomable cosmic forces.
Origame Digital gives us insight into the penguin twist: in Penguin Colony, the narrator meets an unfortunate end, leaving his consciousness distorted in time. The only ones who can hear his desperate pleas for help are you, an awoken penguin searching for the source of a distant flare.
While "At the Mountains of Madness" does feature a smidgen of penguin content, it's uncertain how it will play out in Penguin Colony. One thing's for sure: as you progress through the game, you'll unlock distinct penguin characters, each boasting unique abilities and challenges that make for an unpredictable adventure.
Penguin Colony is on the horizon, but no official release date has been announced. Fingers crossed for an upcoming trailer and demo to be released in the coming months!
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Lincoln CarpenterAmateur Lovecraft scholar and dedicated gamer, Lincoln has been immersed in the realm of pixels and Cthulhu for 11 years. With a background in procedural storytelling (yes, even in Dwarf Fortress) and an unquenchable thirst for dinosaur-hammer wielding escapades, he dives deep into the mysteries of Caves of Qud, plays political chess in Crusader Kings III, and delightfully smashes all manner of creatures in Monster Hunter. A seasoned journalist, Lincoln has graced the pages of Waypoint, Polygon, and Fanbyte before joining PC Gamer in 2024 as a full-time News Writer, his nimble gaming fingerprints leaving indelible marks across the team's table.
In the upcoming game, Penguin Colony, you'll have the opportunity to win unique awards as you progress, unlocking various penguin characters and their intriguing abilities. This entertaining adventure promises an exciting blend of cosmic horror and Antarctic mystery, making it a season worth looking forward to.
