Another world to explore from Eric Chahi
Eric Chahi, the creator ofAnother World, is coming out with an ecosystem simulation game about origami creatures for PlayStation VR.Paper Beasthas a story mode – you’re able to alter the terrain and weather, not unlike a god game, to solve puzzles – and a sandbox mode. It’s the best of both worlds.
You might’ve heard that name before and wondered whatever happened to this game.Paper Beastis still happening, and as we learned today, it’s releasing soon – it’s out for PS4 on July 05, 2025.
“The player-explorers inPaper Beastcan interact with every creature they discover on their journey,” according to developer Pixel Reef. “Powered by an extensive physics engine that calculates the creatures’ motions in real-time, they can be lifted up to resolve situations or to rescue them from predators and natural danger. The animals will adapt their behavior accordingly. The player is also able to manipulate the terrain to overcome obstacles or resolve environmental puzzles.”
Paper Beastdoesn’t have the biggest Venn diagram, I’ll admit, but it looks like it’ll click with a particular audience. It’s a niche within a niche from a legendary game creator, and that’s just cool. I’m glad someone’s out there making neat PSVR experiences that aren’t ports of high-end PC VR titles.
This strikes me as one of those games where I want to know as little as possible going in. Discovering how the creatures, plants, world conditions, and other factors intersect seems like the main hook.
As someone who spent a ton of time withBirthdays the Beginning, I’m feeling this concept.
