A Highland Song is an adventure game by Inkle. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch on 5 December 2023.
| A Highland Song | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Inkle |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | 5 December 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Adventure, Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
The player controls Moira McKinnon, a teenager running away from her family home.
Synopsis
Moira lives with her mother near the Scottish Highlands. She receives a letter from her uncle Hamish asking her to visit him at the coast.
Development
The game was developed and published by British studio Inkle. A Highland Song was announced on 11 February 2022.[2] It was released for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch on 5 December 2023.[3]
Reception
TechRadar said its environment creates an immersive atmosphere and contains compelling musical segments, but it is short and occasionally frustrating.[4]
The game was nominated for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize, excellence in audio, and excellence in narrative awards at the 2024 Independent Games Festival.[5]
