Giraffe & Annika is a new 3D adventure title from Atelier Mimina and publisher PLAYISM. Players will assume the role of cat-girl Annika as she makes her way through this "musically charged" title. It is available now through Steam.
You will get to visit the mysterious island of Spica in order to uncover its hidden secrets. You will explore vivid dungeons, collect alternate outfits, and "artistic meow-sterpieces." Get it? Because you play as a cat-girl. There will also be bosses that need defeating. While the adventuring and exploration are pretty typical for 3rd person adventure titles, the battles against enemies and bosses are carried out through the power of music. Players will need to match actions and attacks to the beat of the music. Speaking of music, we're told that the soundtrack for this game was recorded by a live orchestra. That seems pretty neat.
As for your motivation, it's really quite simple A boy named Giraffe tasks Annika with seeking out three star fragments. Annika's story is told to players through a manga-style comic. As you progress, Annika will slowly regain her lost memories and build up the strength to take on the evil witch Lily.
Giraffe & Annika normally goes for $17.99 (USD) but has a launch week discount of 10% off until February 24. The soundtrack is sold as a bundle with the game or separately for $9.99, reduced to $8.99 during the launch window.
This probably won't appeal to you "hardcore gamersâ„¢" out there, but this game just looked too gosh dang adorable to not share this news.
Story
Annika awoke from a strange dream to find herself stranded on the mysterious "Spica Island"!
Upon exploring, she meets a boy named Giraffe, who seems to know her yet she can't remember him at all. Giraffe tasks Annika with finding three special star fragments on the island - Only then will she be able to unravel the mystery!
While searching for the fragments, Annika meets Lily, the Witch of the Mysterious Forest! After winning a battle with Lily, Annika uncovers the star fragments and absorbs it into herself. What strange visions will the star fragment grant her?
Help Annika as she explores the island in search of the star fragments and her lost memories! What awaits our feline adventurer on this island of secrets?!
Game Features
Adventure! Explore the mysterious Island of Spica!
Uncover hidden secrets on the island!
Rhythm! Defeat bosses with the beat!
Synchronize your attacks to the music to overcome challenges!
Comic! See the world of Giraffe & Annika brought to life in beautiful, manga-inspired style!
Dungeons! Challenge five unique dungeons on the island to recover the star fragments and help recover Annika's memories!
Collectibles! Find cute cat collectibles hidden all over the island!
Expand your gallery and unlock prizes!
Annika awoke from a strange dream to find herself stranded on the mysterious "Spica Island"!
Upon exploring, she meets a boy named Giraffe, who seems to know her yet she can't remember him at all. Giraffe tasks Annika with finding three special star fragments on the island - Only then will she be able to unravel the mystery!
While searching for the fragments, Annika meets Lily, the Witch of the Mysterious Forest! After winning a battle with Lily, Annika uncovers the star fragments and absorbs it into herself. What strange visions will the star fragment grant her?
Help Annika as she explores the island in search of the star fragments and her lost memories! What awaits our feline adventurer on this island of secrets?!
Game Features
Adventure! Explore the mysterious Island of Spica!
Uncover hidden secrets on the island!
Rhythm! Defeat bosses with the beat!
Synchronize your attacks to the music to overcome challenges!
Comic! See the world of Giraffe & Annika brought to life in beautiful, manga-inspired style!
Dungeons! Challenge five unique dungeons on the island to recover the star fragments and help recover Annika's memories!
Collectibles! Find cute cat collectibles hidden all over the island!
Expand your gallery and unlock prizes!