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Hohokum looks to be a zen experience for the player

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By Zach Betka published 19 September 2013

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Explore an endearing world unpressured

Explore an endearing world unpressured

Coming out of our preview of Hohokum, it was as if all worries of life had evaporated. Visualized by artist and designer Hichard Hogg, developed with the indie game developer Honeyslug, and produced through Sony Computer Entertainment; Hohokum is an explorative game that will soothe the soul. In Hoggs words: Its a game thats about exploring...its not stressful, you never die in this game and there arent many things that feel like failure. Its not about being stuck, the player always has the freedom to visit new places and see new things.

And during our hands-on thats exactly what we felt. Even though there wasnt a way to necessarily win a level, there were always things to explore and put together, resulting in more and more of the level opening up to us. You could be completely sated by accomplishing one task and not even know there was an entirely new facet out there waiting for you.

How do you get around it all? By controlling a snake-like creature affectionately nicknamed the Long Mover. He can move by weaving back and forth, and changes color depending on what direction youre facing. A surprisingly simple concept that translated into an aesthetically pleasing experience. Thats kind of the these for the preview of this game: a surprisingly simple concept that translates into a pleasing experience. You can look for Hohokum to slither its way to you sometime early 2014.

Check out the following slides for more about hohokum!

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You can pick up and set down characters throughout levels

You can pick up and set down characters throughout levels

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The backgrounds will sometimes be interactive in surprising ways

The backgrounds will sometimes be interactive in surprising ways

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The Long Mover can be dyed certain colors depending on where you take him

The Long Mover can be dyed certain colors depending on where you take him

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Other creatures in the game interact with the Long Mover

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The everything has a purpose before you get there, and the game is about messing with that

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The music is in collaboration with Ghostly International, and will be original for the game

The music is in collaboration with Ghostly International, and will be original for the game

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Little cutscenes can happen if you satisfy certain prerequisites.

Little cutscenes can happen if you satisfy certain prerequisites.

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It's a peaceful world, no need to defend it from any attacks or threats

It's a peaceful world, no need to defend it from any attacks or threats

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Controls are simple and at most require two buttons at once

Controls are simple and at most require two buttons at once

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Zach was once an Associate Editor for Future, but has since moved into games development. He's worked at EA and Sledgehammer Games, but is now Narrative Director on League of Legends and Valorant at Riot Games. 

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