Maximum Games has partnered with Spiral House to bring us Troll and I, an action-adventure game set in post World War II Scandinavia. A dual protagonist experience, players control the quick and nimble Otto and his formidable companion Troll, who form an unlikely friendship in the midst of turmoil.
A savage hunter searching for Troll completely destroys Otto’s village, forcing them both to go on the run. United, they must survive in the dangerous wilderness, outmanoeuvre the deadly creatures in pursuit, and support one another to solve puzzles:
“Troll and I, for instance, is an excellent example of how linear narratives centered around memorable, sympathetic characters can be just as effective at creating true player-character bonds…The power of this style of storytelling is seeing how essential Otto and Troll are to each other. Their investment in one another feeds your investment in them. By tying their friendship so closely to both gameplay and story, Troll and Isucceeds in creating emotional connections not just between these two characters, but between the characters and the player as well.” ~ Michelle Peniche, Maximum Games
Through its gameplay, Troll and I seeks to emphasise the importance of teamwork and friendship, which extends to the cooperative split-screen local multiplayer mode.
Currently in development, Troll and I is expected to release on March 21 2017 for US audiences, and March 24 for Europe, on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. You can pre-order the game through Amazon for $49.99 USD. Follow the game on Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date with the latest news.
