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A Highland Song

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A Highland Song
Developer(s)Inkle
Platform(s)
Release5 December 2023
Genre(s)Adventure, Platformer
Mode(s)Single-player

A Highland Song is an adventure game by Inkle. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch on 5 December 2023.

Gameplay

The player controls Moira McKinnon, a teenager running away from her family home.

Synopsis

Moira lives with her mother near the Scottish Highlands. She receives a letter from her uncle Hamish asking her to visit him at the coast.

Development

The game was developed and published by British studio Inkle. A Highland Song was announced on 11 February 2022.[1] It was released for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch on 5 December 2023.[2]

Reception

TechRadar said its environment creates an immersive atmosphere and contains compelling musical segments, but it is short and occasionally frustrating.[3]

References

  1. ^ Wales, Matt (10 February 2022). "80 Days and Heaven's Vault dev reveals "narrative adventure with rhythm" A Highland Song". Eurogamer.net.
  2. ^ "A Highland Song launches December 5 for Switch, PC". Gematsu. 14 November 2023.
  3. ^ published, Kara Phillips (14 December 2023). "A Highland Song review - not all who wander are lost". TechRadar.