Its quirky 2D art is strikingly vibrant, feeling reminiscent of a graphic novel. The darker subject matter is balanced out with genuinely brilliant humour, light-hearted minigames and a sense of hope in sight for most of its characters.Īs if the fabulous writing wasn’t enough, Weird Autumn is presented with superb visual design. Weird Autumn has remarkably frank and sincere explorations of mental illness, not least through Mae herself. Whether they’re finding it difficult to make ends meet, fit in or make something of themselves, what they have in common is that everyone is struggling. Some characters take longer to open up than others, but all of them reward your persistence. A mouse called Lori suffers from low self-esteem and intrusive thoughts, but plans to work with her fascination of death by directing her own horror film some day. The avian pastor of the local church, Karen, questions even her own faith as she battles to provide shelter for a local homeless lynx called Bruce. There’s Selmers, a bear who went through a rough patch of opioid addiction, divorce and jail-time but has turned a corner and now expresses herself through poetry she’s all-too-keen to share. Spend enough time getting to know the other inhabitants of Possum Springs and you’ll find that they all have a story to tell. Yet these three are only the tip of the iceberg. From the parties, band practices and misadventures you embark on together throughout Weird Autumn’s duration, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this charming bunch of misfits. You’ll be spending the most time with Mae’s closest inner circle, including Bea, a sarcastic alligator in goth attire Gregg, a hyperactive anarchic fox and his boyfriend Angus, a quietly reserved but big-hearted bear. It’s the ‘people’ you meet in Possum Springs which make it special. But for a story of cats, dogs, birds and bears, Night in the Woods offers some of the most human writing I’ve seen in a game in recent memory. Heavy on dialogue and light on direct interaction, action enthusiasts need not apply here. Struggling to come to terms with her failure, she drifts aimlessly from day to day, goofing off around town and hanging out with friends.įrom what I’ve revealed so far, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Weird Autumn is a little pedestrian in nature. After dropping out of college – ‘it just didn’t work out’, she cagedly shrugs off the situation when asked – Mae moves back in with her parents and readjusts to her old surroundings. The crux of the story revolves around a cat called Mae Borowski, her run-down hometown of Possum Springs and its other anthropomorphic residents. I approached Weird Autumn as one of said newcomers, with little idea of what to expect. Whether it’s enough to entice back former players is questionable, but this definitive edition – also now available on the Nintendo Switch – provides an even more welcoming opportunity for newcomers. Rarely have I seen a game which encapsulates this sentiment as strongly as Night in the Woods: Weird Autumn Edition.Ī free expansion of Night in the Woods, Weird Autumn builds on the original with numerous extra scenarios, some of which were previously released standalone. Then he hopped back into Troy's SUV and buckled up.‘It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry’ is a cliche usually reserved for rom-com movie trailers. He avoided leaning against the car as he copied the VIN off the windshield. The car wore a thin coat of soft gray ash. “I'll just take a minute.” Troy got out, pen in hand, and pulled out his notepaper. Gleaming silverware, candles on the tables, red cloth tablecloths, and a menu that didn't stop. “Looks like someone's pet got off his chain.” The knowing leer on his face irritated Troy. Even while he slept Jason had sought Troy out. Troy's body was pressed against his and Jason's free arm wrapped over Troy's waist in a loose hold. They leaned over, and Troy watched their asses as they worked as a team to get the big fish on board.Īnd by God, it was going to be Troy Hastings.
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