Howl, turn-based tactical folktale, in the works for Switch
Mipumi, the studio known for its contributions on Hitman and Control plus original titles like The Lion’s Song, today unveiled Howl. The project is scheduled to launch on Switch in 2023.
Howl is a turn-based tactical folktale that takes place in medieval times. We have more information below.
Alone in a world terrorized by a plague that turns people into wolves, you must use your weapons and your wits to survive, planning up to six steps in advance to outmanoeuvre your opponents. As you plot out your attack, you’ll also craft your own prophecy, weaving a continuous piece of scripture during the fight.
The visuals of Howl are created through ‘living ink’, a flowing artstyle that paints the story as you play. Carve your way through a dark fairytale world, fighting and writing to rid the lands of the plague.
Key Features
- Foretell the actions of your enemies in tactical, turn-based combat
- Beautifully illustrated in a unique, living ink artstyle
- Unlock and upgrade new skills like shadow step, exploding shot and more
- Save villagers from the claws – or howl – of the wolves
- Play through 60 levels in 4 chapters
- Plot your route on the world map and pick your battles wisely
“Howl is a game inspired by central European folktales, with a unique painterly aesthetic to match, Gregor Eigner, CEO at Mipumi, said of today’s announcement. “The original concept was born during Mipumi Day, our monthly prototyping session. After The Lion’s Song and The Flower Collectors, we wanted to try creating a very mechanics-driven game this time. To make it feel truly unique, we developed the living ink technology which we spent months on researching & refining. It posed a technical challenge, but we’re really proud to show it off. Howl is shaping up to be something very special.”
Check out a trailer for Howl below.
