At the recent Six One Indie Showcase, Origame Digital unveiled the first trailer for their upcoming horror game, Penguin Colony. This unique title invites players to step into the flippers of a small penguin, navigating a chilling narrative that draws inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft’s classic tale, At the Mountains of Madness. The game promises to deliver a fresh perspective, as it is told through the eyes of a penguin rather than the original human protagonist from Lovecraft’s story.
Performance by Lenval Brown
Adding to the intrigue, the game will feature a performance by Lenval Brown, known for his captivating narration in Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. Brown’s involvement is expected to enhance the atmospheric storytelling, as players embark on a journey through an impossible lost city in the Antarctic, where the boundaries of sanity are tested.
The narrative unfolds as players encounter a penguin who is drawn to a mysterious flare in the distance. According to the Steam page, this penguin becomes the only entity capable of hearing the cries for help from a character whose perception of time has been shattered by the influence of ancient beings. The game explores themes of madness and alien encounters, offering a unique twist on Lovecraftian lore.
Origame Digital, having previously garnered accolades for their debut title, which won the IGF’s Excellence in Narrative and the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at GDC 2021, continues to capture attention with their innovative approach to storytelling. Although Penguin Colony currently lacks a set release date, interested players can add it to their wishlist on Steam, eagerly anticipating its arrival.
For those eager to experience more of Lenval Brown’s distinctive voice, his work can be explored in PC Gamer’s documentary series, Tales From the Hard Drive, where his narration adds depth to the storytelling experience.
