Running up that (High School) Hill.
We recently had the chance to head to London ExCeL for MCM Comic Con x EGX, where we witnessed many cosplays, attended panels, purchased autographs and played various games. Having shortlisted several upcoming titles worth keeping an eye out for, we’ve since been catching up with the development teams behind said games and it is our pleasure to share these interviews with you.
In today’s Game & Chat interview, we are speaking with Leon Ivey of LeonIveyGames, discussing all things High School Hills: Dreams & Nightmares:
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About High School Hills: Dreams & Nightmares:
Play as Bow, a teen who moves to High School Hills—where dreams and nightmares merge with reality. After your mother mysteriously vanishes, you’re caught in a quest that spans two worlds. Encounter real-time combat, puzzles, and a choice-driven story in this top-down, pixel-art adventure.
In “High School Hills: Dreams and Nightmares,” you step into the pixelated shoes of Bow, a young teenager who moves to the enigmatic town of High School Hills. However, this is no ordinary town—here, dreams and nightmares blend into reality, and mysteries unfurl around every corner. As Bow, you’re thrust into a surreal journey where the line between the dream world and reality blurs. Your mission? Navigate both worlds to uncover the truth behind your mother’s sudden disappearance and the strange occurrences plaguing the town.
- Rich, Story-Driven Experience: Embark on a narrative-focused adventure, filled with twists, emotional arcs, and meaningful choices that shape the world and your relationships within it.
- Interactive Environment: Engage with a diverse array of characters, objects, and elements to unravel the mysteries of High School Hills.
- Dive into Two Worlds: Experience a gripping narrative that takes you between the real world and a dream realm, each with its unique challenges and puzzles.
- Combat & Strategy: Face off against nightmarish creatures in real-time combat, armed with a range of weapons and magical abilities.
- Unlockables and Collectibles: Seek out special items, upgrades, and lore to dive deeper into the world’s mythology.
- Interactive Environment: Engage with a diverse array of characters, objects, and elements to unravel the mysteries of High School Hills.
- Varied Soundtrack: Lose yourself in a soundtrack that blends haunting, cozy, and adventurous musical themes to capture the game’s multifaceted atmosphere.
