In the enchanting world of Tansira, where danger and adventure lurk around every corner, you play as brave little squirrel Ima, embarking on a perilous journey to save your tribe.
The Sacred Acorn is not just your typical action-adventure game; it's a heartwarming tale of courage and determination, and to help you on your quest are a myriad of cute companions, each with their own unique abilities. The newest critter to travel by your side is an unlikely but indispensable companion - Gotlas, the map-bearing creature that adds a unique twist to gameplay and navigation.
Unlocking the World: Map Stones and Map Pieces
Tansira is a vast and diverse world, filled with mysterious forests, ancient ruins, daunting mountains, and much more. Navigating through such a complex environment would be a challenge without something to guide you or refer to, but we also didn’t want there to be an always visible map. We call our game deceptively cute after all, and for us that means we don’t want anything to be too easy.
The heart of the navigation system lies in the Map Stones. As players discover and activate these stones through exploration, they unlock new map pieces for each area they explore. This gradual discovery mirrors Ima's journey of uncovering the secrets of her world one step at a time. With Map Stones scattered across Tansira, players are encouraged to explore every nook and cranny to unlock them.
The challenge is that Ima is only able to view the map for the area she is in by looking at the map stones themselves, and she will only be able to view the piece of the map that she has unlocked. For those players that want to be able to bring up the map to check at any time, we have something else.
A New Companion: Gotlas, The Walking Map
The newest companion to be added to the game is Gotlas, a magic infused golem-like walking map creature with map on his back; a living cartographic tool that follows the player around and shows them any unlocked map pieces for the area they are currently in.
To have access to the map any time they want, players need to actively choose Gotlas as their current companion. This adds an interesting layer of decision-making to the gameplay - do you stick with a combat-focused companion or opt for Gotlas to ensure you're heading in the right direction?
Balancing companionship and utility becomes essential for a successful journey through Tansira. Players won’t be locked into traveling with Gotlas though - they can return home and switch him out with any other companion they have already unlocked at any time, allowing them to be strategic when it comes to exploration, tackling challenging areas, and defeating bosses.
Can’t wait to give our squirrely action adventure game a whirl? We have a free playable demo for The Sacred Acorn available now.
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