Röki features a strikingly beautiful art style, and Jones explains that several factors contributed to this choice. “There was a freshness and vulnerability to some of these characters that we thought would make a great backdrop to our game, and ultimately their stories grew and evolved into something bigger than we could have imagined.” “Some were kind and brought luck or assistance (for the right payment of course), but others were there for more nefarious reasons, mainly to scare children into being good,” continues Jones. In particular, we liked that a lot of the Scandinavian stories weren’t about gods or deities but were about smaller creatures and monsters living amongst humans and affecting their daily lives.” From the sound of it, it’s a gamble whether any of the monsters you meet in Röki are fierce or friendly, and this too resonates in folklore. ![]() “It was only when we started delving into general folklore and old fables, that we realised there were themes and ideas that really resonated with what we wanted to do. “When we started development back in 2017, we knew we wanted to make something narrative driven and family friendly, but otherwise the topics we were interested in were pretty broad,” begins Jones. The wild world of Röki is full of mystery and strange monsters of folklore. It’s a story of bravery and courage, pain and loss and what it truly means to be a monster.” Röki almost sounds a little akin to Spiritfarer, as both games explore heavy themes against a beautiful backdrop. Using her courage and brains,” Jones continues, “she must befriend, or outwit those that wish her harm in order to restore balance and save those that she loves. Her wintery journey sees her meet a wide range of monsters and creatures, against a backdrop of ancient forests, snowy mountains and dark abandoned caves. “As the world (as she knows it) collides with magic and lore, she is thrown into a chaotic and dangerous quest to try and make her family whole again. “Röki follows the story of Tove and a tragic event that happens to her small family,” explains Jones. We still think it is the optimal way to play the game, so it’s great to be able to have that setup with Xbox.” “We found it created a much more dynamic and tactile relationship with the player and Tove. Similarly, early on in the game’s original production we shifted to using a controller as our means of input,” Jones continues. The crisp graphical and vibrant style of Röki scales really well, so we always knew it would be a good fit for consoles and big screens. “We’ve also been fortunate enough to work with Röki’s publisher (United Label) and their partners in order to bring the game to Xbox. Since launch it’s been amazing to see the amount of positivity we’ve received for the game as well,” says Jones. Having come from exclusively developing for PlayStation, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect, but the whole process was very smooth. You don’t have long to wait to play it on Xbox, either, as it launches for Xbox Series X|S today! Röki launched onto Steam last year to very positive reviews. A truly modern take on the adventure game genre.Röki is a gorgeous adventure game inspired by Scandinavian folklore, in which a young girl named Tove sets out into a world of myth and mysteries to save her family. The game is designed uniquely to pose a challenge, but to also offer a helping hand when adventurers need it. ![]() Röki is an adventure game for ALL gamers - with its non-violent gameplay, accessible controls and universal themes. Map uncharted regions, delve into the rich Scandinavian folklore, collect loot and earn unique ‘wilderness explorer’ badges. Tove charts her progress in her trusty journal - it’s her grail diary. Can you unlock ancient pathways and solve the riddles of the ancients? Seek out long forgotten items to aid you on your adventure. The ancient wilderness holds many secrets. Seek out the ancient and magical creatures of the Scandinavian wilderness some are friendly, some not so much! Röki has a rich cast of unique ‘creepy-but-cute’ characters - discover our own take on Nordic folklore. EXPLORE a Living Fairy Tale ForestĮxplore a rich, beguiling Northern world of mystery and monsters filled with detail and brought to life by Roki's signature graphical style. Join Tove on a fantastical journey to save her family one that takes her deep into a hidden, long forgotten world of folklore, filled with strange locations and even stranger creatures.Įxplore the ancient wilderness, solve its mysteries, and save your family in this modern adventure game for all. Find your courage, discover hidden paths, solve ancient puzzles and travel deeper through the icy land to learn the truth. Rediscover magic and chart your adventure through this forgotten northern world of mystery and monsters.
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