A new trailer has been released to give a deeper look into what the game offers.
Business Goose Studios announced that Swan Song is launching on Steam on June 4. This heartfelt puzzle game is one that's inspired by a true personal story.
The studio is the same one who came out with Sizeable. This playful scale-shifting puzzle game sold 200,000 copies and obtained an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on more than 3000 user reviews on Steam. With Swan Song, the studio shared in a statement that they're exploring a direction that's "more personal and emotional."
In addition to the release date, the studio also released a new trailer. It offers a deeper look into the emotional narrative of the game and its music-driven gameplay. Watch the trailer here.
Swan Song is a calming puzzle game that's set inside a mysterious music box. It is in this box where players place notes on a scale to compose melodies that guide a little swan safely back to its nest. The warm visuals combined with a soothing soundtrack by acclaimed composer Jamal Green results in a game that features clever puzzle design with emotional storytelling.
The music box in particular is the final masterpiece of the creator, basically his "swan song." It's lovingly crafted as a tribute to his family. With each puzzle that players solve, the fragments of his story come to light. Players have to let the music lead them through a story of grief, memories, and regret.
At its heart, Swan Song is a game that's grounded in reality. That's because the story is inspired by a true personal family experience from one of the developers at the studio. While deeply personal, the studio made sure to carefully craft the narrative so that it resonates with everyone who has gone through similar experiences. Overall, it's not not just one person's story, but a shared one.
Swan Song is a puzzle game that invites players to slow down, listen, and reflect. It’s set inside a magical music box where each puzzle asks players to place notes on a musical scale. Once they turn the key, the composition plays and activates platforms that open paths which guide a small swan to safety. Wishlist Swan Song on Steam now.
