Wick
Embark on a captivating journey as a Junior Lighthouse Keeper on the remote and privately-owned island of Pandora’s Rock, which is inspired by the works of authors such as Machen, Poe, Lovecraft, Hodgson, and King. Set in 1936, “The Wickie” invites you to unravel the mysteries and secrets of the island. With an emphasis on atmosphere and mystery, this adventure game will engage you in a Lovecraftian world filled with bizarre traps, magic, and puzzles.
Get ready to meet a cast of intriguing characters, including Captain Malin, the noble and kind senior lighthouse keeper with a dark past, and the family of four sailors, Neil, Neville, Nigel, and Nathan, who help maintain the island.
“The Wickie” combines stunning visuals created with Unreal Engine 5.1 by game development veteran Cris Robson, and hand-drawn 2D characters by artist LadyPlantPots, to create an immersive and visually unique gaming experience that will draw players in. With hidden content and engaging gameplay, “The Wickie” promises to be an unforgettable adventure for both casual and dedicated players.
Game Discussion
Steam User 1
I've only scratched the surface when it comes to this game but I remain intrigued. It has a few issues of course. The game dropped some frames the longer I ran it but this could be due to a game install that I had in background. Also when I fell in the water it was a bit iffy to get out due to the controls. Graphically it looks solid. I found myself takin' in the sights/environment quite a bit. The character models are 2D which is interestin' due to the fact that they exist in a 3d world.
I do think that the game could use some voice over work. It'd bring the characters more to life imo. Price wise it may be a bit much for some. 25 bucks is a lot. I do think think that the game could pay for itself int he end due to it bein' an open world title. More time will be needed to access the true quality/value. In the mean time I'll give it a recommend.
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