Gibbon: Beyond the Trees

by Broken Rules

The Developer Says...

Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.

Players Like...

❤ Swinging with Graceful Precision

The game puts players in direct control of a gibbon, allowing them to master the art of brachiation. Reviewers describe the controls as immediately intuitive, enabling them to quickly get the hang of the smooth, flowing movements. By tapping two buttons, players can seamlessly swing from branch to branch, building momentum and pulling off acrobatic feats like backflips with a satisfying level of control.

❤ Challenging the Player's Skill

While the basic mechanics are easy to understand, reviewers note a clear learning curve and ample room for skill improvement. Maintaining momentum, timing jumps perfectly, and achieving maximum height and distance through skilled swinging takes practice. As the game progresses, the platforming challenges become more demanding, testing the player's mastery of the unique movement system.

❤ Evolving Environments Alter the Experience

As the gibbon family traverses different areas, the level design shifts to reflect the increasing human presence. Some sections slow the player down, forcing them to carefully navigate restricted spaces or travel along the ground, breaking up the freeflowing swing-based gameplay. Reviewers appreciate how these changes in environmental factors impact the platforming challenge and help communicate the story's themes.

❤ Extending the Experience

Beyond the narrative-driven campaign, the game offers additional modes to further engage players with the core mechanics. 'Liberation' mode presents a procedurally-generated endless runner-style challenge focused on rescuing other animals. There is also a daily run mode where players can compete on leaderboards, providing an ongoing incentive to refine their swinging skills.

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