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Press release:
Edinburgh, Scotland – May 23rd, 2024.
The Edinburgh-based (Scotland) indie games publisher Firestoke and US-based indie games developer Moonloop Games LLC, are today very happy and excited to announce that their hauntingly beautiful adventure game “Hauntii“, is now available for PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch) via digital stores for $19.99 / £16.99 / €19.99.

Hauntii features a creative haunting mechanic that lets you possess the environment and the creatures that inhabit it as the game shifts effortlessly between compelling puzzles, minimalist storytelling, action and discovery. Take control of enemies, rocks, trees, bugs and much more with the haunt mechanic, then use the special abilities of Hauntii’s denizens to come up with ingenious solutions to overcome the many challenges littered across the game’s enchanting world.

On your adventure, you will meet a host of charming characters bursting with personality that will give you insights into the game’s mythology, battle enemies with twin-stick shooter mechanics and delve into a ghostly mystery that will see you diving deep into your past – all set to a richly textured, dynamic soundtrack by Michael Kirby Ward that sways and swells with the action on-screen.

Hauntii is set in Eternity, a place that exists outside of space, where all souls eventually end up. No ghost can truly die in Eternity, but all can be led astray, corrupted into hellish versions of their former selves. A mysterious race of glowing creatures, known as Eternians, guides lost souls to an ominous central tower where they appear to ascend to a higher plane. They look like angels, but no one really knows who they are, nor where they came from. Can you journey to the tower? Can you solve the mystery behind the Eternians? Can you decode your own past?

What critics are saying:

“A beautifully ethereal soundtrack” – The Guardian

“Hauntii has high potential to become an indie darling” – TheGamer

“The sprawling world of the afterlife and its intriguing mythology have us completely hooked” – PLAY Magazine

“We’re overjoyed to finally be able to share Hauntii with PC and console players across the world,” said Leo Dasso, founder of Moonloop Games. “We’re proud of everyone’s work on the game, from its eye-catching visuals, to its moody music, to its ingenious game design. This really was a passion project from everyone at Moonloop and Firestoke was great at supporting us throughout development. We can’t wait for you all to play it!”

“Hauntii is a game that will surprise, delight and emotionally move you in a manner rarely achieved in AAA games from established studios, much less in the debut title from a micro indie studio,” said Paul Farley, CEO of Firestoke. “Moonloop has crafted a very special game that delivers a unique visual style, one of the best game soundtracks we’ve heard and an adventure like no other. It’s an absolute joy to finally share the Hauntii experience with players across the globe!”

Moonloop Games
Website: https://www.moonloop.games/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/realzigzagleo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hauntii
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Hauntii/

Firestoke
Website: https://firestoke.games/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/firestokegames
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firestokegames/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirestokeGames

About Moonloop Games
Moonloop Games is a game development house that focuses on solid aesthetics and the joy of play. They are currently working on their debut title, Hauntii.

About Firestoke
Firestoke’s vision is to connect a growing global audience of players with the games they love. They are driven by creative inspiration, but informed by data, enabling them to bring players the best indie games from the brightest development talent. They love games that bring people together, that can be shared with friends and family and which spark joy!
Collectively, they have contributed to numerous global hits including some of the industry’s biggest and most loved brands. Their extensive experience in video game development, technology and publishing enables them to offer collaborative partnerships that make a difference.