If all you’ve ever wanted from videogames is real-time mourning, graveyard simulator Welcome to Boon Hill is out now and available to purchase. It’s one of those games that are weird in the best possible way. Players roam a graveyard, reading tombstone epitaphs – some of which feature the names of the project’s backers.
I’d also like to draw attention to the well-written campaign page, which lists some of the best feature descriptions I’ve ever read. Here are a few of my personal favorites:
‘Fancy, advanced 16-bit graphics! The kind of graphics you drooled over twenty years ago.’
‘Virtual graveyard! Real depression! Feelings of depression are not guaranteed, but reading epitaphs is not known as a heartwarming pastime.’
‘Real-time mourning! You’ll be able to bow your head, leave flowers on gravestones, and look sad. All in real time!’
If the game itself features such witty writing, it could very well be worth your time – and your thoughts. Welcome to Boon Hill can be purchased here. For more on the game, I highly suggest checking out the project’s campaign description.
I was a backer on this game, and I couldn’t be happier. Yeah, it took far longer to release than originally planned, but such is life. Matt gave us all frequent updates and would always quickly respond to any messages.
The game itself has some small issues but for now, let’s call them quirks. Haha. It’s a delightful game to get lost in for a little while.
I heartily recommend checking out the pet cemetery, which is dedicated to my beautiful, departed hamster Hedwig. I’d tell you how to get there, but that defeats the point of the game–to explore and piece together the rich history contained within this virtual graveyard. 🙂
Glad it’s worked out for you as a backer! I don’t tend to get stressed about delays, they happen all the time, but it’s awesome to hear that he did such a good job on communication.
I’m thinking I need to check it out this weekend. Personally I’m still a little confused as to how it plays, so I figure it’s time to play it myself. Hoping we can get a proper review of it up soon as well.
I’ll keep an eye out for that pet cemetery, sounds cute/funny/depressing, hehe.