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Playtonic games in Cozy Quest event 14th-18th November!Nov 14, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGood day, Playtonic Friends game enjoyers! Do you happen to have a penchant for cozy games? Of course you do! What better way to escape the persistant horrors of reality than by fully immersing yourself in the fictional whimsy of another world?! Coincidentally, in support of this, and our good friend capitalism, a number of (Four, to be precise) Playtonic Friends titles are taking part in the Cozy Quest Steam event, run by our good friends at Secret Mode! Let's have a wee gander at what games we're serving to you on a Cozy platter! Cattle Country (Open Beta) Play Cattle Country's Open Beta for FREE! It's only running for until the 18th of November so go make the most of that one right now! Travel to a new frontier and settle down among the forests and rivers of Cattle Country, build up your ranch, nurture crops and relationships with your fellow settlers and see what the quieter country life is all about. This one is perfect for fans of farming sims with a cowboy twist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818150/Cattle_Country Lil Gator Game This one needs no introduction! It's Lil Gator Game! Okay, a bit of introduction... Lil Gator Game places you in charge of, wait for it, a cute Lil Gator, on a journey of adventure and friendship, often combing the two! (Friendventure?) Take on cardboard cut-out "monsters", gather your friends and finally get to play together! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586800/Lil_Gator_Game/ Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince Castle Pixel's second entry in this list (They're developing Cattle Country!) is Blossom Tales II! If you're a fan of classic adventure RPGs with a little green guy, this one is for you! Join Lily and slash your way through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom from eternal darkness. It's a lot cozier than that sounds... I promise. https://store.steampowered.com/app/446810/Blossom_Tales_The_Sleeping_King/ A Little Golf Journey Golf is sport and sport doesn't sound all that cozy or relaxing to me BUT A Little Golf Journey is here to subvert all of my preconceptions! Take on light golfing challenges and puzzles across beautiful diarama based courses. Tweak the settings and difficulty to your desired level, sit back and golf! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1232150/A_Little_Golf_Journey/ Thanks for checking out our lovely little list of Cozy Quest games! If you want to peak at the whole list of games taking part in the event, get your clicking finger on this link! Announcing The Little Bundle!Mar 14, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsMake way for a “Little Bundle” of joy! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/39629/The_Little_Bundle/ Let’s unwind with "The Little Bundle"! We've hand-picked four delightful titles that will whisk you away to charming worlds filled with fun and relaxation. What can you expect? Embark on a charming island adventure in Lil Gator Game, where you'll explore, climb, swim, and glide your way into the hearts of various characters you encounter along the journey. Then, tee off in A Little Golf Journey, a laid-back puzzle experience set on picturesque diorama courses. Uncover secrets, discover treasures, and tackle challenges as you enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Next, tidy up in A Little to the Left, sorting, stacking, and organizing household items into pleasing arrangements while keeping an eye out for a mischievous cat. Finally, have you ever wondered what happens after the world has been saved? Enter Littlewood and rebuild a town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/39629/The_Little_Bundle/A New Little Golf Journey Trailer!Feb 6, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHey there Cozy Golfers, Check out A Little Golf Journey’s New Trailer and Key Art!⛳🎉. Get ready to explore A Little Golf Journey, a world where tranquillity meets a love for the game, prepare yourself for an extraordinary golfing experience. Discover ten stunning biomes, uncover secrets, and experience a golfing adventure filled with relaxing ambiance, beautiful design, and a delicately crafted story, adding an extra layer of depth to your travels as you relax to the sounds of A Little Golf Journey’s calming original soundtrack. 🌳🏞️📖. So are you ready to tee off? A Little Golf Journey awaits...🏌️♂️⛅️Putt some time into the 'A Little Golf Journey' DEMO!Aug 30, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHey there, ready for a swingin' adventure? A demo for A Little Golf Journey is now available on PC! We're keen for you to see for yourself how our unique blend of ASMR-like puzzle golfing plays, so we've updated our old pre-release demo and put up an amazing 50% discount on the game for a limited time, so there's never been a better time to try it. Putt some time into the A Little Golf Journey demo! Picture this: moonlit skies, serene landscapes, and golf balls zipping through the air. Immerse yourself in the pure essence of golfing stripped free of golf clubs and played over beautiful dioramas. With over 100 holes spread across 10 stunning destinations, you'll uncover hidden pathways and secret challenges that'll keep you swinging for more. And hey, don't just take our word for it—Screenrant raves about the game as a "surprisingly meditative experience," with a gameplay loop that "never gets old." It's a game that's par-fectly designed to capture your heart. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1320220 So, whether you're a golf pro or just looking for some laid-back fun, A Little Golf Journey is the game to chip in for. Experience the magic of golf and adventure with the free demo, and don't wait too long—our limited-time 50% discount on the main game won't be on the green forever. Get ready to swing, explore, and score big on this unforgettable journey. Your path to colorful landscapes, hidden secrets, and soothing golf starts right here. Grab your clubs and let's hit the course! Install the demo now on your PC or Steam Deck!A New Way to Play A Little Golf JourneyNov 8, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsHey golfers! Put down your putter for a minute because we have an exciting announcement to share with you all. We have partnered with Tilt 5 to bring you a brand new way to experience A Little Golf Journey. The Tilt 5 system brings holographic gaming right to your table! Ever wanted to have a birds-eye view over treetops or pyramids? Now you can with this immersive experience! The system comes with a gameboard, glasses and a wand, although you can use your own controller if you'd prefer. All you have to do is unfold the gameboard, connect the glasses to a PC or Android device, and start playing. It's that easy! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37387380/689ca0b437e3f6e7549d905c9df56ab2fe81c0d2.png Want to find out more? Head on over to the Tilt 5 website for more information and find out how you can reserve your Tilt 5 system here. And that's not all! For this week only, A Little Golf Journey has a whopping 40% OFF! It's never been a better time to sit back, relax and be transported to stunning locations from the comfort of your own home. - Okidokico & Playtonic FriendsGolfing on the goJul 27, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsHey golfers, We can't believe that A Little Golf Journey has been out for almost an entire year! Where has the time gone?! Today we have some exciting news for you, A Little Golf Journey has been officially verified for the Steam Deck! What does being verified for the Steam Deck mean? It means that A Little Golf Journey has had Valve's seal of approval that it's optimised in every way possible to play seamlessly. You can golf wherever you want, from your sofa or at the park, on an aeroplane, and beyond! The world is your oyster, or golf ball if we're sticking to golf-related puns. Golfing on the go? We'd love to see where you take A Little Golf Journey, so please tag us in pictures on social media - that includes any astronauts reading this. We'd love to have some space shots! Happy golfing :-) - Playtonic FriendsUnwinded with the calming vibes only found in A Little Golf JourneyNov 30, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHave you been enjoying those zen vibes whilst playing A Little Golf Journey? We'd be honoured if you would consider nominating it for the 'Sit back and relax' category in the Steam Awards.Update fixes:Nov 8, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsAssist mode reset issue fixed Map screen can now be opened in all scenarios on Overworld A Little Golf Journey review - a streamlined delightOct 27, 2021 - EurogamerI'm not sure you've played golf until you've played it in the moonlight. In the moonlight under the pink blossom - I think it's blossom - with the fireflies coasting and the lanterns - I think they're lanterns - shining from their perches. A Little Golf Journey will take you here, and early on in its campaign as well! World 2: night golfing! Blossom and fireflies! No need to worry about lost balls. No need to worry about much of anything. A Little Golf Journey is ease itself. Across its neat, low-poly landscapes, you play a streamlined game of golf that still manages to capture the game's precise pleasures and ASMR detailing. Move a little cursor around to direct your shot. Hold a trigger to stretch the shot further, but be aware that there will be more sway, more of a game of probabilities, to where the shot lands. Hold another trigger to steady your heart and battle the sway. Shoot! The rest is all detailing - move the camera about, reverse the camera - very useful this - so you can shoot from the perspective of where you want the ball to land. Knock the ball in the hole as economically as you can, and earn a bunch of stars for your performance. You'll want to look around, too. Not just because the levels are beautiful in their colourful simplicity, but because getting the ball in the hole quickly is going to mean hunting around for a path that may not immediately be apparent. Can you skip that entire corner by heading across the lake? Is it worth the risk of navigating trees, and of landing in the rough? Rough, like the bunker, removes your ability to hit out with a power shot, but maybe that's a risk worth taking? And maybe that helpful island near the green isn't purely ornamental. Read more Version 1.0.72Oct 15, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsFixes an issue where the game text is broken for users if the Windows OS language is set to Russian, Korean or Traditional Chinese.This is the chillest golf game you'll play all yearOct 14, 2021 - PC GamerI'm a few holes into A Little Golf Journey , digging the low poly graphics, vibing to the conventionally chill acoustic guitar and piano soundtrack, and thinking "yeah, this is a pretty solid golf game." Then as I contemplate whether to risk a shot over the water to score a birdie, I notice a shimmering presence suspended in the air. A giant floating, practically invisible cube has appeared above the water, like if a block from Super Mario gained Predator cloaking. A quick thwack later, I've landed my golf ball on top of the cube, letting me easily snag a collectible I'll need for later levels... Read more.A Little Golf Journey is OUT NOWOct 14, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsWe invite you to be taken on a journey around the first worlds in A Little Golf Journey, hosted by The Completionist and Yogscast. Discover vast wonders, restore colour to the world, unearth secrets and discover friendship along the way. Enjoy!A Little Golf Journey releases October 14th.Oct 12, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsAs we prepare to tee-off on October 14th, we invite you to be taken on a journey around the first worlds in A Little Golf Journey, hosted by The Completionist and Yogscast. Discover vast wonders, restore colour to the world, unearth secrets and discover friendship along the way. The streams will be live at 12 pm BST / 4 am PT / 7 am ET Enjoy!Interview with our composerSep 17, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHi golfers and music lovers, As you read in my last post, we have a long soundtrack for an indie golf game. 70 minutes of relaxing music, which incidentally is 70 minutes more music than we ever intended or imagined having in the game when we set out on this journey. One of our earlier videos showing off the game, when it was just golf and no journey, caught the attention of composer Haakon Davidsen who gave us the opportunity of writing music for the game. Initially he was only going to make a couple of tracks, but with each new piece we wanted to give the game the soundtrack it deserved, which means you'll now get to enjoy 22 tracks covering a wide range of styles. The final result is one of the most soothing game soundtracks you'll ever hear that doesn't require you fighting dragons. I recently had the chance to ask Haakon a few questions to get into his mindset. What drew you to want to work on A Little Golf Journey in the first place? Actually, the first thing that amazed me about the game was the grass. It had a really playful character to it - kinda looks like someone picked grass from their garden and put it into a toy world. The levels had so many unique details to look at, it feels like an interactive painting. I could just sit and watch the scenery, it is so beautiful! One of my first thoughts was “There are so many golf games, but I have never experienced golf like this before" Does anything surprise you about A Little Golf Journey? The variety of areas really surprised me. There are these areas you would normally find in a golf game, but there are also so many more other places to explore. I have never before played golf during the winter, or at the moon. Especially not in cyberspace! What inspired you when composing the music? I drew a inspiration from a lot of things for sure, but I think the nature was my biggest inspiration source. With each track, I always imagined where it could be played. I could go like «This chord makes me think of the beach», and then I imagined myself playing it at the beach. I tried to make each song tell a story, and that was easier to to once I could place them in a setting. Did Norway factor in to your inspiration and if so, how? Norway is famous for its nature and forests. I actually live next to a forest, and would often look out the window to see if I could draw inspiration from it. The music is often very emotional at times. Did anything help bring that emotional weight? Yes, indeed. Emotions are something I often like to explore in music. With each track, I tried to imagine in what places I would either play or listen to each track. That helped me visualise how the music should sound like. And when you start thinking about that, it is easy to remember something that has happened in your life and connect the music to the emotions. Along similar lines, was there something you were trying to convey from this music? I had three main overall ideas for the soundtrack, that helped me shape everything. Th...A Little Stats JourneyAug 26, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHi golfers! It feels like we've been on our Little Golf Journey for a long time, but the end is nearly in sight now. Sorry, we can't announce a release date just yet - we will do so soon! But since we were recently able to get our first 100% playthrough of the game (completing, unlocking, and collecting everything) I thought I'd share a few stats about what you can expect from A Little Golf Journey. There are 400 stars to collect in the game. Not every star is found in a golf hole! We worked hard to round it up to a nice number. Somehow 387 stars didn't look quite as satisfying. There are 61 Blue Things to collect in the game. What is a Blue Thing? We don't know, but I'm sure they'll be useful along your journey in some way... And yes, I admit, we didn't do a great job of rounding this up to a nice number. There are 9 locations to explore and 1 secret location that you'll discover on your travels. There are 109 golf holes to play. You'll actually find more levels than that, but I don't want to spoil all the surprises yet. It took our playtesters about 15 hours to 100% the game through normal play the first time. There are 22 original compositions of music for in the game. You can expect to see a post soon all about the music! The soundtrack lasts a total of about 70 minutes. Originally we weren't going to have any music at all, so that's probably the most impressive statistic of the bunch. Thanks to Haakon for that! We have 12 achievements to complete of varying difficulty. The game is localized into 8 languages right now. There are 3 core challenge types, with some of them having variations. Our world map covers approximately 1 square kilometer of space (it looked more impressive when I initially calculated it to be 1 million square meters!). We didn't build anything to scale, though. I couldn't tell you if the golf ball is life-sized or if the trees are life-sized. There are exactly 10,764m of paths for the ball to roll along on the world map. Latest news and updates!Aug 17, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHi golfers! While we've been very busy lately, I thought I'd share with you some images from the game showing the progress we've made in one area in particular. Here you can see a couple of screenshots from the Forest of Mist, our Wales inspired location full of cobbled castles, fields of flowers, and a mist that gently kisses the lakes with a magical silvery hue! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37387380/d474f9423ee112e65e0e7936e8363be6b5751b8b.png I'm not sure what that wisp is doing in this next image. I've heard that wisps can sometimes lead people to hidden treasures... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37387380/7eb59929bdd17968e08acc32c3ad266ac5772931.png Also Haakon, our composer, has created a couple of haunting Celtic inspired melodies for this location. You can listen to one here: Fairytale by Haakon Davidsen Finally, we had a bit of recent publicity, which I can share with you in one nice handy place: It was a lot of fun to participate in the Tiny Teams festival recently, and to see our game being played in its near final state. You can check out the fun on a Twitch stream here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1114888273?t=2h19m31s We had a chance to talk about our game to Martin Robinson at Eurogamer who wrote an article about us here, which dives into the escapism of golf and what makes this game different from all the other golf games: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-12-a-little-golf-journey-strips-back-all-the-stress-of-the-sport Stacey Henley from The Gamer also wrote a piece about us here, where we talk a bit more about our journey as a studio: https://www.thegamer.com/interview-a-little-golf-journey-far-cry/ Happy golfing! Charles - OkidokicoA Little Golf PartnershipMay 20, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsWe're pleased to be able to share the news that A Little Golf Journey will be published by Playtonic Friends, the recently formed publishing label from the creators of Yooka-Laylee. They've brought along their expertise ( and love of golf ) and have been helping us bring our vision for a relaxing golf adventure game to reality. So what does this mean for the game, I hear you ask? Well, we can focus on making the game we want and can take it to the quality level it deserves. A Little Golf Journey will still have simple to play golf gameplay, beautiful art, secrets galore, and a soothing soundtrack. And we can also announce that we hope to release the game later this year, so keep checking back here for more news. We hope you get to join us on our journey once the game is out in the not too distant future. Charles - OkidokicoWater water everywhereMay 8, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsThis is one of the more technical posts, but we wanted to show you some of the new visuals for the game. Since our game is composed of dioramas we have to think about not just what's on the golf courses, but the sides as well, and we got a bit bored of staring at flat water edges for a long time so we used a parallax shader to create the illusion that there's more going on inside the water than there actually is. https://i.imgur.com/axNeO0C.gif Hopefully we'll be able to make it look even prettier before we finish the game! Charles - Okidokico https://store.steampowered.com/app/1232150/OK_Golf_HD/New Overworld VisualsMay 1, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone! We've been taking the time to make sure that every blade of grass is in just the right place, not just in the courses, but in the overworld too. If you played the demo you might remember it ( in fact, you can still see the old art in our gallery if you look before we update it! ) So here's the new look for our overworld and the new effects when you bring colour back into the world... https://i.imgur.com/I356vUg.gif We'll show more of the overworld as we work on it, but it's shaping up beautifully. Don't forget to wishlist us! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1232150/OK_Golf_HD/ Charles - OkidokicoFebruary news.Feb 22, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsFirstly, a thank-you to everyone who checked out our game during the Steam festival, whether you played the demo, wishlisted us, streamed us, or simply wanted to see what this little game is about. It was great to see how much people liked our game. Secondly, here's a small progress update from us. We've been working on our winter location and here's a sneak peak of the winter wonderland. We've been staring out of our windows at nothing but snow for the last 2 months and the icicles just continue to get bigger and bigger! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37387380/49ec9110cb3402aaa793fb26f92c62f6be90058c.png I'm hoping that the next location we work on will be warmer. Thanks! Charles - Okidokico
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