Whispering Willows is the first game to be published under the newly independent publisher LOOT Interactive. In a press release issued by LOOT Interactive, Whispering Willows is described as a “horror-themed graphical adventure/puzzle game”. The game follows the protagonist, Elena Elkhorn, as she tries to figure out what happened to her father after he goes missing at the Willows Mansion where he worked as the grounds keeper. Elena and her father are descendants of the of a native-american tribe that had the ability of astral projection. With this ability, Elena speaks with the dead that haunt Willows Mansion and tries to gather clues of her father’s whereabouts. Hit the jump to check out the full press release and some screenshots.
Whispering Willows Brings Classic Adventure Gameplay to PlayStation® Platforms
Independent publisher LOOT Interactive brings unique, horror-themed adventure game to PlayStation 4 and Vita
Culver City, CA – June 30, 2015 –LOOT Interactive is pleased to announce the launch of its first summer 2015 title, Whispering Willows, for PlayStation 4 and Vita. Available today, the PlayStation edition of this award winning horror-themed graphical adventure/puzzle game has been digitally remastered at 60 frames per second/1080p resolution.
Born from a successful Kickstarter and developed by Night Light Interactive, Whispering Willows takes players on an adventure as the young and brave Elena Elkhorn who must solve the mystery of her missing father by exploring the haunted Willows mansion. Along the way, Elena gathers clues, meets a cast of unforgettable ghostly characters and uses her magical amulet to take spirit form and commune with the souls of the departed.
“Whispering Willows is a captivating adventure that embodies the kind of memorable, challenging gameplay we want LOOT to become known for,” said David Sterling, managing director of LOOT Interactive. “We love the original gameplay, hand-painted artwork and compelling story that Whispering Willows offers and we’re thrilled to kick off LOOT Interactive’s summer release schedule with such a unique title.”
Whispering Willows is available today as a two-way cross-buy for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Included with purchase is a limited edition, Whispering Willows dynamic PlayStation 4 theme for $12.49 ($9.99 for PlayStation Plus members.) The dynamic theme is also sold separately at $3.99.
Whispering Willows is out now for PS4 and PS Vita cross-buy for $12.99 with a dynamic PS4 theme included. PS Plus members can get the game and theme for $9.99 or just buy the theme separately for $3.99.