Paws

Release date: March 2016
Platforms: Steam

Step into the paws of a lynx cub as she takes her first steps in a vast new world. Overcome the obstacles of this harsh environment in the cub’s search to find its family. Both friends and foes can be found along the way and being new in the world is never easy! This linear, stand alone adventure is a much-loved gem from the successful Shelter-series and combines all the unique elements from the much loved series to present a lovingly crafted story about loss, friendship and family. 

Paws is part of the successful Shelter series where players roam as animals. The series consists of Shelter, Shelter 2, Paws: A Shelter 2 Game, Meadow and Shelter 3. You are invited to detach from human concerns and inhabit the spirit of an animal. Real world nature is rendered in mesmerising patterns and scored with an enchanting soundtrack by Retro Family, conjuring a magical, parallel world. 

Features

• For the first time in the Shelter world, experience the game from the perspective of a cub.
• A gripping linear experience in a fable setting.
• New gameplay features include the ability to follow tracks using your sense ability.
• A whole new corner of the Shelter world to explore, with platforming game mechanics at its core.
• Original music from Retro Family.

Credits

• Animator Anders Westin
• Art Director Jakob Tuchten
• Lead Programmer Jens Berglind
• Programmer Sofia Papworth
• Lead Artist Peter Stråhle
• Audio Designer Lo Petterson
• QA Victor Dahlberg