Whalien: Unexpected Guests

Moby ID: 200047
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A short heartfelt Adventure!

WHALIEN is a short adventure based around a focused core mechanic that takes you into a charming world full of little details.

Estimated playtime: 2-3 hours

Fin needs your Help!

Ernest Hemingwhale is the last remaining person living inside of Fin, the mechanical whale. When one day slimy Squiddies show up and start making a mess, Fin asks for help! Ernest sets out on an adventurous journey through the whale, trying to help his friend get rid of his unexpected guests!

Push and Pull!

Use your Gloves to push and pull all kinds of objects and elements within your proximity. Use your pearls -Mr. Push and Mrs. Pull - to manipulate objects from a distance.

WHALIEN is designed around pushing and pulling, and everything you do in the game builds upon this mechanic.

A fin-tastic world awaits!

Explore colorful locations, meet loveable characters and discover intriguing secrets on your journey through the insides of the whale!

Characters

Ernest Hemingwhale

Ernest is the hero of our story. Despite his clumsiness, he gives his best to help Fin, his home and friend

Fin the whale

Fin, the mechanical home of Ernest. Using a phonebook and charismatic profile pictures, the two can even chat. An important tool for Fin to help express the worries about his inner whale-being.

Squiddies

Slimy guests that suddenly appeared inside Fin and started making mischief. Some of them even specialize in being a nuisance to Ernest.

Springpeople

Even more guests? Unlike the Squiddies though, they seem to be quite helpful. What might those springy fellows be up to?

Source: Steam Store Description

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Game added by Tim Janssen.

Game added June 14, 2023. Last modified November 13, 2024.