Gaming News “Difficult and bitter”, after a completely crazy first cult video game, this creator returns with a touching story
The PC Gaming Show allowed us to see this fun game in action, revealed at Summer Game Fest 2024. And obviously its creator did a great job finishing it. On him.
piece by piece
Remember Hiking Stop? This game from the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner's Guide? Announced as a cozy title in which we will play Alta, the manager of a tea room in a magical forest, the software didn't really seem to be what we were promised. Davey Wreden, the creative director, will be there during the PC Gaming Show income about the origins of the creation of this project, which he wanted to make as peaceful as possible after being exhausted by the developments in “The Stanley Parable” and “The Beginner's Guide”. In fact, the creator even went so far as to say that Wanderstop was imagined as “something simple and peaceful“Who could?”heal and restore balance“ in his life. However, as the first trailer suggested, the title won't be as cozy. “Very slowly, little by little, I began to take elements of my burnout and hopelessness and integrate them into the game's narrative” said Wreden, adding: “Healing is difficult and bitter“.
Wanderstop is therefore intended to tell the story of Alta, a veteran who, although broken by her old life, hopes to become healthy again thanks to a healthier environment. “I want to believe that it is possible to leave your old self behind and become someone new. Someone better. Someone capable of calm, tranquility and inner peace. But my God, it's so, so hardsaid Wreden. There is an easily recognizable connection between the game's main character and its creator.
Stress management
In terms of gameplay, Wanderstop is similar to a tea room management game. We have to take care of the growth and harvest the ingredients necessary to prepare the infusions. A bit like the Red Strings Club, you have to listen to customers' stories to find out which recipe suits them best. In her free time, Alta can do a little cleaning, decorate her shop, or stay idle… but for how long? Deep down, she feels like she's a powerful warrior, not a docile waitress, and that might be playing tricks on her. Wanderstop is scheduled to be released on March 11, 2025 on PC and PS5.
