If you know me then you know that I’m obsessed with hiking. There’s literally nothing better than being out in nature, exploring a new place, while reading a book and pondering the mysteries of life. So it should come as no surprise that I’m a big fan of a new hiking video game called Tree Trunk Brook that will let you go on an adventure despite being stuck inside during quarantine.
According to Nerdist:
“The Sheep’s Meow game is about hiking during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Players can follow trails, take photos, make new friends, and search for lost items. There are three trails to wander, 14 photo locations, 10 lost items, and 11 other hikers to virtually meet. You can play entirely on your computer, and yes, the characters wear masks and keep their distance.”
Sounds pretty amazing to me! Not as good as a real hike obviously but quite possibly the next best thing. The article goes on to add some more color to what you’d actually be doing inside this virtual wonderland:
“A quick Tree Trunk Brook trailer for the game features some zen music and a few characters wandering in a cool forest. You enter the game as a pink-haired character who is hiking alone since their friend and usual hiking companion hurt their leg. But on your journeys outdoors, you can make other new friends (from a safe distance). In the trailer, they look for a bird caller, snap photos of flowers, and wander by a beautiful stream before retrieving a watch. It’s incredibly cute to see them interact from a distance and wander through nature.”
In terms of look and feel the game does seem a little bit like Animal Crossing especially the idea of making friends with other characters. But the game play and graphics aren’t really the point. The point is that you can go hiking virtually! And I for one can’t wait to check it out.
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