The cooperative adventure game Pode is now available on Xbox Series and Xbox One consoles. Its release on this platform was delayed, as it was originally announced for 2018. The title, which was already playable on Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC, invites players to solve puzzles inside a magical mountain with the characters Bulder and Glo.
A graphics engine for a Norwegian aesthetic 🗻
Developed by the Norwegian studio Henchman & Goon, Pode uses a modified version of the Unity engine. This technical choice allowed for the creation of a visual environment inspired by Norwegian nature, with rock formations, caves, and flora illuminated by dynamic lighting effects. The art, in an organic and dreamlike style, requires specific handling of textures and particles to generate its characteristic atmosphere.
A rock and a star: the mountain maintenance team ⭐
The premise is clear: a rock and a piece of a shooting star set out to clean and repair a mountain full of ancient mechanisms. No questions, no complaints. While other heroes save kingdoms, Bulder and Glo dedicate themselves to the noble task of activating switches and pushing boxes to make flowers sprout. Quiet work, but someone had to do it. At least the scenery is beautiful.