Hey everyone!
Welcome to dev log #9 'Story'
Last week we said we'd be covering audio this week, however, due to things really blowing up for us the past few days we haven't had the time to do that area justice. Hopefully it'll make it into next weeks log, sorry about that folks! Instead we're taking a deep dive into the narrative.
We know what you're thinking - wait this game actually has a story? The answer is unequivocally yes! It's light hearted and unfolds untraditionally but there is a narrative there!
Last week's developer log is available here where we talked about soaps, nozzles and much more!
We also had our first ever FuturLab Friday's live stream where we covered a lot of the new things in PowerWash simulator shown in past devlogs and some even from this one, you can catch that here:
Onto this weeks Shakespearian dev log!
How The Story Unfolds
Your tablet is the one stop shop for your business but it's also great for socialising and talking with the folks you work with! You'll find yourself introduced to characters via messages on your tablet that will pop up during the missions. The characters you already are working for will also talk to you whilst you are cleaning up their mess, especially if you end up uncovering things that are particularly sentimental. New characters will be introduced that have overlapping stories and friends and clients they are linked to that will progress the story in the career mode.
You can use the tablet at any time to look at past messages if you miss them pop up!
We don't want to spoil too much of the story, but for now we'll intro you to the start of the game and some of the characters you'll be introduced to!
The Beginning
You're looking to start a business – but what? You decide power washing is super satisfying and you'd like to turn it into a full time gig. You put your good friend Harper Shaw, a bargain hunter and auction lot buyer up to the task of finding you the perfect vehicle for your new enterprise.
What's that it's already got the perfect logo?
Cal
Through completing various jobs, you get to know the citizens of Muckingham, the small town in which the game is set, helping wash away their various problems. Figuratively... and literally!
The first client you are introduced to is Cal, Harper Shaw's new disgruntled neighbour. They are a volcanologist, who’s moved back into town to study Mount Rushless, the local volcano, and to help look after his ageing parents. He's so worked up as he bought a house without even looking at a picture of the back garden. He thinks the previous owners might have even owned rhinos it's that dirty...
Wash their back yard and
Meet Some More Clients
Cal's grandpa will also be making an appearance,
The Park Warden will be getting in touch first about kids mysteriously coming down with a curious form of dermatitis and some fretful folks are complaining. The Park Warden is sure it has nothing to do with the dirt but wants to humour them anyway with a clean!
That's All Folks
As always we'd love to hear feedback on anything shown today, so please let us know any of your thoughts in the comments below! :)
We'll see you in next week's dev log!
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