As a budding nature photographer, you set sail on a captivating journey across a chain of enchanting islands, each housing a unique ecosystem and a variety of charming creatures. Equipped with a trusty camera, players explore, photograph, and befriend these delightful creatures, filling their photo album with treasured memories.
Discovering the unknown Wildlife offers a peaceful and immersive experience, providing players with an opportunity to unwind, appreciate nature, and forge connections with charming creatures.
With its picturesque islands, delightful and diverse characters, and the joy of capturing precious moments through photography, this game promises a soothing and enchanting escapade for players of all ages.
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The Story
You and your fellow islanders live on a self-sufficient island that is usually doused with bad weather, but has suddenly cleared after hundreds of years.
This in turn has calmed the waters surrounding the island allowing the people to see the distant surrounding islands.
It is decided that one adventurer should go and explore the islands, as to not disturb the wildlife with too much commotion.
Their task is to document what they find and bring back their discoveries for a grand photo exhibition to show the village what is held on the far islands.
Game Mechanics
Exploration
Taking Photos
The camera system serves as a key tool for capturing the beauty and charm of the adorable creatures and stunning landscapes. At the beginning of your journey, you start with a basic camera, allowing you to take snapshots of the remarkable sights you encounter. However, as you progress through the main storyline, you have the opportunity to upgrade your camera, unlocking a range of exciting features and customizations.
With each camera upgrade, you gain access to new settings and functionalities. This includes adjustable lenses for zooming in on intricate details or capturing wide angle shots of the breathtaking scenery. You can also enhance your photographs with filters and effects to amplify the vibrant colors of the world.
As you continue your adventures, you may even discover and acquire entirely new cameras, each with unique capabilities and styles.
Creature Discovery
The legends serve as valuable clues, assisting you in finding and discovering different creatures. They provide insights into the creatures' preferred environments and offer tips on how to approach them and gain their trust.
However, it's important to exercise caution, as the information provided may not always be accurate. Some legends might contain misleading or incomplete details, requiring you to rely on your own observational skills and adaptability when interacting with the creatures
By collecting and studying these legends, you gradually fill out your Creature Compiler—a comprehensive section within your journal that documents the creatures you encounter.
As you progress, the Compiler becomes more detailed, showcasing not only the behaviour and appearance of each creature through the photos you capture, but also their unique traits and interactions with the environment. It becomes a valuable record of your discoveries, encouraging further exploration and a deeper understanding of the enchanting world and its delightful inhabitants.
Quests
Upgrades and Milestones
Upgrade System
As you progress through the main quest line, you earn upgrade points that can be strategically allocated within the upgrade system. These points allow you to enhance your player stats, such as increasing your stamina for extended exploration or improving your photography skills for more precise and captivating shots.
Additionally, you can use upgrade points to enhance your boat, unlocking new functionalities and expanding your exploration capabilities, whether it's increasing speed, improving navigation, or adding storage space for your growing collection of creature photographs.
Milestone System
The milestone system adds an extra layer of satisfaction and reward to your adventures. By reaching significant milestones throughout the game, such as taking a certain number of photos, exploring a specific number of islands, or completing unique challenges, you earn Jots—the local currency of the game. These Jots can be used to purchase exclusive items, unlock special camera filters or lens attachments, or even access new areas and islands. The achievement system not only celebrates your progress but also motivates you to explore the game's world to its fullest, capturing precious moments and uncovering hidden treasures along the way.
Character Customisation
At the beginning of your journey, you have the opportunity to create your character by adjusting your features as well as choosing from a range of pre-made outfits that reflect your style. However, as you progress through the game and explore different islands, you unlock the ability to switch individual pieces of clothing by visiting fabric market stalls.
These fabric market stalls offer a delightful selection of clothing options, allowing you to mix and match various items of clothing and accessories to create your own signature style. These may include different glasses, piercings and new backpack designs.
Additionally, as you continue your exploration and discover new creatures on the islands, you unlock adorable backpack key rings featuring these delightful creatures. These can be attached to your backpack, adding an extra touch of cuteness and personalization to your character.
Island Environments
Day and Night
The day and night system influences the behavior and appearance of the creatures you encounter. As time progresses, the game world transitions seamlessly between day and night, offering a visually stunning experience.
During the daytime, you’ll see many creatures basking in the warm sunlight but as the sun sets, nocturnal creatures may emerge each with their own unique characteristics and behaviours.
Temperature
The hot and cold system introduces diverse climates across the islands you explore, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for exploration. Some islands may possess their own distinct temperature, ranging from scorching heat to chilly frost.
To navigate these environments effectively, you will need to be equipped with specialized clothing that ensures your comfort and ability to withstand the temperatures.
By adapting to these varying climates, you unlock the ability to explore previously inaccessible areas and encounter creatures specifically adapted to these environmental conditions.