“Harold Halibut” is an eagerly anticipated adventure game set to launch in early 2024. The game, developed by Slow Bros., is known for its unique stop-motion-inspired aesthetic, bringing to life a handmade narrative about friendship and existence aboard a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. The story unfolds 250 years after humanity fled Earth aboard this ark-like vessel, searching for a new, habitable planet. Players step into the shoes of Harold, a young lab assistant to the ship’s lead scientist, Jeanne Mareaux, who is among the few still striving to find a way for the ship to leave the planet and discover a new home.
The game is celebrated for its distinct stop-motion aesthetics, achieved through traditional sculpting, model-making techniques, and motion-capture animation, creating a tactile and meticulously hand-crafted world. With full voice acting, the game promises a cinematic experience, offering players the chance to engage with a diverse cast of characters, each bringing their own quirks and stories to Harold’s journey. The narrative is designed to blend drama, humor, and suspense, making for a riveting adventure as players explore a vibrant retro-future world in their quest to uncover the true meaning of “home.”
“Harold Halibut” is slated for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with availability on Game Pass as well.
