Press Kit

Last Update: 12/11/20

Fact Sheet

  • Developer: Picklefeet Games
  • Release Date: 4.28.20 (Early Access) / 12.11.20 (Full Release)
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Website: picklefeetgames.com
  • Availability: Digital Download
  • Languages: English
  • Press Contact: contact [at] picklefeetgames.com
  • Social: Twitter | Discord

Description

Navigate the war-torn lands of an alternate history Heian period Japan in this FTL-style roguelike, making tough choices in randomized events, fighting off a dangerous yokai army in tactical turn-based combat, and recruiting powerful allies to defeat the bloodthirsty sorceress Takiyasha, all rendered in the beautiful ukiyo-e art style.

Features

  • Tactical Combat – Battle human and yokai enemies in tactical, turn-based combat.
  • Randomized Events – Travel Heian-era Japan triggering events from an enormous library of possibilities, choices, and outcomes – making each playthrough unique.
  • Permadeath – Make tough decisions that matter, because there are no second chances.
  • Unique Allies  – Recruit and level up farmers, monks, poets, ninjas, and many more – each with their own unique abilities.
  • Powerful Items – Collect a variety weapons and charms.
  • Unlocks – Unlock new leaders, warriors, weapons, and charms through achievements spanning both individual and total playthroughs.
  • History and Folklore – Assume the role of personages like samurai Minamoto Yoshiie, the powerful warrior monk Benkei, and The Tale of Genji author Murasaki Shikibu while navigating ukiyo-e inspired hand-drawn landscapes.

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History

Picklefeet Games was founded by Thomas Spradling and Tyler Monroe, childhood friends who spent countless hours playing computer, video, card, and board games together. Thomas has a background in fine art and prior professional experience in both indie games and AAA titles. Tyler comes from the world of commercial B2B software development.

In 2015, after launching an indie title with another company, Thomas, Tyler, and Tyler Sabos (yes, just to keep things confusing, there’s a second Tyler) got together and said, “we think we can do this ourselves”. Four more teammates and three prototypes later (and doing this all in their spare time), The Wind and Wilting Blossom was born.

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Credits

  • Thomas Spradling, Co-founder & Lead Designer
  • Tyler Monroe, Co-founder & Director of Business Operations
  • Tyler Sabos, Programmer & Business Associate
  • Ray Legg, QA Tester & Designer
  • Daniel Lopatka, Composer
  • Salvatore Elvezio, Artist
  • Matthew Bell, Writer

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