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Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: PM Studios
Developer: Skrollcat Studio
Release Date: Aug. 21, 2021

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'Hoa' (ALL) Confirms PS4/PS5 And Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S Platforms - Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2021 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT

Hoa is a puzzle platforming game that features hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Experience the magic of nature and imagination as you play as the main character, Hoa, on her journey through heartwarming environments back to where it all began for her.

The main character, Hoa, belongs to a tribe of fairies with the power of nurturing flora and fauna. The fairies create and maintain life and harmony on an island of magical plants and creatures. After a tragic event, Hoa was sent away as a baby, leaving her with no memories of who she is, or what happened.

The game begins when Hoa returns to her homeland for the first time after many fairy years of being away. As she presses on, her fairy power breathes life back into the land, and wakes its residents up from their long slumber. The further Hoa goes, the more friends she makes, and the more she finds out about herself and her homeland. The journey, however, remains mysterious in its purpose, until it ends at the Land of the Spirits – a dreamlike realm where the back-story is finally unveiled.


PM Studios is pleased to announce that the adventure of Hoa is coming to PlayStation and Xbox consoles this July, in addition to the already announced Nintendo Switch (eShop) and PC (Steam) versions.

The PS5 version of Hoa will include additions that take advantage of the unique support of the DualSense Controller. The haptic feedback of the triggers and the unique controller audio will be used to great effect to draw players further into the world of Hoa.

  • Hoa can fly for a limited time, which you activate with a press of R2.  Thanks to the adaptive triggers, as Hoa gets closer to her flight energy being depleted, the trigger will be harder to pull.
  • The DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback will mimic actions and events over the course of the game. 
  • You’ll hear the grass and trees rustling via the DualSense controller’s speaker. 

These DualSense features will provide a richer experience for every player on PS5 as they explore the world around them.

Physical Launch Editions of Hoa are now available for pre-order via various retailers in North America. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions are planned. Please find the links to each retailer’s pages below.
 
Pre-Order Physical Editions

Key Features:

  • Breathtaking hand-painted art: Step into a painting that lives - explore a vast world of meticulously crafted sceneries of stunning hand-painted art.
  • Outstanding original soundtrack: Captivatingly story-telling and emotionally-charged, Hoa's exceptional score, originally composed and live-recorded, brings its world to life with a touch of nostalgia.
  • Lovely creatures: Keep an eye out for delightful magical creatures along the way. Most of them want to be friends, some might even tell you a little story or two. Cuteness guaranteed.
  • Gentle yet compelling flow: Navigate with a keen eye and solve exploration-based puzzles. Relax to the organic rhythm of subtle storytelling while being intrigued by endless little wonders. Be a child - it's easier and harder than it may seem.

Hoa is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch (eShop), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) in July 2021.


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