Summary
As the years pass and the wait forHollow Knight: Silksongstretches on, Team Cherry’s fans are undoubtedly eager for more content. While there are plenty ofgood indie platformersout there, few can match the brilliance of 2017’sHollow Knight. Fortunately, forHollow Knightfans yearning for a new adventure, MrSuicideSheep’sSheepy: A Short Adventureoffers a delightful pixelated experience on par with that of Team Cherry’s work.
Even though the release ofHollow Knight: Silksongis still uncertain, fans of the genre can take comfort in the creations of other indie developers. One such example is MrSuicideSheep, a well-known figure in the YouTube and music scene, who has recently ventured into gaming. Despite being the studio’s debut,Sheepy: A Short Adventurestands as a testament to three years of dedicated development, resulting in a remarkably well-loved project worthy of praise.
A Beautiful Indie Platformer Comparable to Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight
While Brief Sheepy: A Short Adventure Has An Incredibly Emotional Narrative
In this short platformer, users play as Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. As he sets out on a journey deep within the city’s sewer system, Sheepy must venture between dreams and reality while navigating difficult platforming obstacles. While director Rob Thomas confirmed that inspiration was taken fromgames likeCeleste,Little Nightmares, andPortal 2, in an interview with GameRant he also mentioned that the game is meant to be an attempt at manifesting the heart of the MrSuicideSheep YouTube channel.
Furthermore, despite being the studio’s first foray into a narrative game,Sheepy: A Short Adventurestands tall with its intricate design and lovable characters. Launched on Steam February 6, this charming title quickly garnered attention for its captivating lore andbeautiful pixel graphics. Combined with a heart-wrenching musical score, indie game enthusiasts should be thoroughly impressed with the game’s prowess.
“In this short platformer, users play as Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life.”
Sheepy: A Short Adventure Is Ripe With Secrets
Sheepy: A Short Adventurelives up to its name, offering a charming adventure in what the developers estimate should be a 45-minute to an hour-long experience. However, its brevity shouldn’t fool anyone. The developers have cleverly woven secrets, hidden rooms, and bonus content throughout the game’s six chapters. Alongside hidden story elements,Sheepy: A Short Adventureoffers plenty of rewards for revisiting the adventure,such as speedrunning achievements.
As such, multiple playthroughs are encouraged since there’s sure to be much more to discover on a second or third visit. For reference, the chapters in the platformer are as follows:
Sheepy: A Short Adventure Is Just The Beginning
Not only hasSheepy: A Short Adventurequickly become one of thebest-reviewed games on Steam this year, but it’s also completely free to play. While some players have expressed that they’d like to pay some amount for the charming platformer, it doesn’t seem that MrSuicideSheep has any plans to attach a price tag to the game.
Upon completing the game, fans are greeted with a cryptic message reading: “The End?” which suggests that this isn’t the end of the story. According to Thomas, fans following the game should expect news pertaining toSheepy: A Short Adventureover the next year. Excitingly, he was kind enough to mention that the studio is already working on the next installment of the series. While he couldn’t share many details, he noted that “it is a direction [the studio is] excited to explore and share when the time is right.”
Hollow Knight: Silksong
WHERE TO PLAY
Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
