As a continuing refinement of a major project that was undertaken during a Master's degree, The Little Acre is a point and click graphic adventure game that is currently in development by Pewter Games Studio - a small indie game studio that was founded by students of Ballyfermot College (Ireland). Coming out on PC, XBox One, and PS4 later this month, the game merges the charm of Don Bluth with the wonders of Miyazaki. As such, the game takes place during the 1950's - a time when unemployment was rife and when the country was undergoing major economic upheaval - as well as in the peculiar world of Clonfira - where the peculiar humanoid residents and ruined relics of humanity contrast steeply against the peaceful greenery of Ireland. As part of this world-building narrative, The Little Acre is centered around Aidan and his daughter, Lily. After Aiden discovers clues as to the whereabouts of his missing father, he inadvertently finds himself being transported to the strange new world. Ever the hero, Lily sets off after him, thus setting the basis for the game.
Having been in development for several years, The Little Acre managed to attract the attention of eminent British video game designer and co-founder of Revolution Software, Cha...