Unwound Games has revealed a new roadmap with loads of updates and additions for their delightful casual game Echoes of the Plum Grove. The game is fond of excellence and was very highly rated on Steam, combining the’ soothing’ gameplay of Stardew Valley with the subtleties of intergenerational development, and completed in a beautiful papercraft setting similar to Paper Mario.
Upon its recent launch, Echoes of the Plum Grove received a lot of praise with a glorious 89% on steam from more than 400 reviews. In reply, Unwound Games takes the opportunity to thank their devoted fans, being aware of the influx of feedback and reports, which enhance the game creating process.
Upcoming updates and enhancements
Unwound Games is due to give a range of game patches to make the gaming experience more involving. The most awaited update which is expected to be released within the next couple of days, will come along with some bug fixes and controller improvements, and introduction of pet companion, a cat pair, a dog, and a pig, will be given. On the exciting side of the coin, the roadmap proposes even more pets such as the birds, with rainbow-colored parrot being one of the future updates.
There will be for the players a new range of furniture options as well as several decorations of walls which they can use to personalize their virtual homes. These can include paintings and hanging pots and pans which players can personalize their homes. Besides that, the opportunity to medicate or vaccinate the family members adds the element of realism, which the game itself actively discusses some difficult issues such as sickness or mortality.
Community involvement and next steps
Through a recognition of difficulties in game developing as a small team of two, Unwound Games keeps on schedule to bring out major updates within the initial month. Besides, the developers have also made it clear that they will be working on some other features, such as thunderstorms, the coming back of birds and the appearance of new characters (such as Old Man Rickett). In addition, the possibility of acquiring a special painting hobby by dealing with NPCs who supply their work from within the universe further unveils Echoes of the Plum Grove as an evolving universe.
Predicted features
In reaction to player requests, Unwound Games probably will develop large-scale watering solutions for large farms, mentioning short-term solution involving purchase of rain inducing potion from the town witch. Furthermore, the family tree menu feature will aid in tracking one’s lineage in-game and seeing the generational progression that is so important to the game’s storyline.
As Echoes of the Plum Grove develops further, Unwound Games still has a goal of nurturing a large player base. Blending whimsical aesthetics and deeply thought gameplay mechanisms this indie game will surely find a place in the hearts of simulation game lovers. Watch out for other updates and the addition of the stretch goals to the Kickstarter campaign that will take the farm to the next level.
