Within the wake of Palworld going viral due to its “Pokémon with weapons” pitch, 11 bit studios is attempting one thing barely cozier. Introduced throughout the Xbox Partner Preview 2024, Creatures of Ava is billed as a colourful, cozy non-violent motion-journey sport with writing from Rhianna Pratchett (Tomb Raider, Mirror’s Edge).
The trailer, which you’ll watch above, showcases a shiny and cheerful world crammed with a host of monsters. It is a “creature saver” sport during which the hero, Vic, makes use of a flute to tame wild creatures affected by an an infection that causes them to grow to be aggressive. It emphasizes “therapeutic relatively than defeating” monsters as Vic explores its numerous environments.
Creatures of Ava faces a tall order in matching the success of Palworld, which has grown into 2024’s largest hits. Regardless of how effectively it does, although, Creatures of Ava displays the demand for video games that includes cuddly monsters fueled by Pokémon’s a long time of success.
Creatures of Ava was one of a number of bulletins at as we speak’s Xbox Partner Preview occasion, which additionally contains data on The First Berserker: Khazan, Capcom’s Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and extra. You may see all the pieces introduced proper right here.
Creatures of Ava is slated for launch in 2024 and will likely be obtainable on Xbox and PC Sport Go at launch.
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