Uncover an Insidious Plot in Environmental Thriller The Forest Cathedral, Out Now on Xbox

Hey Xbox Wire readers! I’m Yared from Whitethorn Games, and I’m here to share a little info about our latest release, The Forest CathedralToday, a new game was launched on Xbox Series S|X!

While you may know us from the many cozy, heartwarming titles we’ve published, such as CalicoAnd Lake, The Forest CathedralThis game goes in a more dark direction. While the game maintains tranquil and low-stress gameplay it creates an unsettling feeling of terror that is almost in line with horror. The game is a psychological thriller that takes place in a dark, mysterious setting. It’s based on real-world environmental disasters like DDT. Or, as Brian Wilson better describes it, an environment thriller. Although the game’s protagonist Rachel Carson is an environmental scientist, the most striking feature of the game is its haunting setting.

Methods for Research

The Forest Cathedral’sA combination of 2 gameplay styles allows for rich narration and fully voiced characters. Its first-person exploration is the one that allows for 3D navigation on Science Island. The player conducts research on the island’s wildlife. The player takes notes, and uses a scanner to scan the island for clues.

You can also interact with computers terminals along the way The Forest Cathedral’sA second type of gameplay is 2D platforming puzzles. On these terminals, the player controls a 2D character “Little Man,” traversing through the puzzles in order to operate mechanisms back in the 3D space. Interaction between the 2D- and 3D worlds allows for new discoveries or advancements in the story.

Art is like life

The Forest Cathedral’s story is a dramatic reimagining of real-world scientist Rachel Carson’s environmental science book, Silent SpringThis was her account of DDT’s harmful effects. Brian Wilson, a developer, took inspiration from Carson’s attempts to silence her and used his findings to create an artistic interpretation.

As Wilson explains, “the story of Rachel Carson is a David vs. Goliath story.” Throughout the game, you’ll become immersed in situations that evoke a feeling of struggling against overwhelming resistance. Wilson shows how Carson felt when she tried to tell the world what life-saving and potentially fatal information was kept secret by giant chemical corporations. The Forest CathedralThe same fear and uncertainty are imposed on the victim, making them anxious about what the evil plot will be.

What environment will players explore? The Forest Cathedral is based on Cook Forest State Park’s own Forest Cathedral, located in western Pennsylvania – near where both Wilson and Carson grew up. The vibrantly rendered surroundings paired with the atmospheric soundtrack – including several original pieces composed by Wilson – create a peaceful yet eerie setting for the story to unfold. As you explore the island’s secrets and uncover its hidden mysteries, you will be surrounded by intrigue from the heights of the majestic indigenous trees up to the calm lake. Though locally inspired, the game’s themes of social consciousness and our duty to our environment apply globally.

Easy Access

Whitethorn Games is determined to make sure that every player has the opportunity to play our games. The Forest CathedralMany accessibility features are implemented with this goal in mind. Here are some of the settings that can be adjusted:

• Support for full keyboard, mouse and/or gamepad controllers
• Most actions can be input-rebounded
• Typefaces with Open Dyslexic and text/subtitles that are high in contrast sans-serif fonts
• You can toggle visual effects
• Frequent checkpoints
• “Turn Off Spikes” toggle, removing platforming section hazards
• “Float Mode” toggle, reducing platforming section fall speed
• There are many more settings options available, which you can access from any menu.

You can adjust your experience at any stage to suit you best.

We hope you have fun uncovering the secrets of Science Island. The Forest CathedralNow available in the Xbox Store

The Forest Cathedral

Whitethorn Games, Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$14.99

Forest Cathedral, a thriller about the environment set on an isolated island is first-person. Playing as scientist Rachel Carson, players will figure out why the island won’t let her leave. It tells the story about Rachel Carson’s attempts to remain silent leading to her findings on DDT.

In this dramatic reconstruction of Rachel Carson’s story, slowly uncover the DDT effects. You can solve two-dimensional and three-dimensional connected puzzles using advanced environmental technology.