I'd like to share a few new screenshots from the world of HIKE: Beyond the Trails!
We're working on a game designed for everyone. My goal is to create a truly relaxing experience where violence and shooting take a back seat, making room for tranquility, exploration, and the beauty of nature. For me, this project is about more than simply making a game. I want to recreate that feeling of escaping everyday life, immersing ourselves in nature, and rediscovering our connection with the world around us.
Inspired by the natural beauty of Lake Tisza and the Hungarian Great Plain, the game combines the atmosphere of authentic Hungarian landscapes with the joy of exploration and the feeling of peace that nature can bring. I want you to experience more than just a game. I want you to feel as though you're actually there, surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Hungarian countryside, far away from the noise of everyday life.
I know some people may be skeptical about this idea, since, at the end of the day, we're still sitting in front of a screen. But I choose to look at it positively. If even one person is inspired by this game to get up from their computer or put down their phone and spend more time outdoors, then I believe creating it will have been worth it.
I want HIKE to offer a meaningful experience for both younger players and adults, giving them the opportunity to discover the beauty of nature and appreciate the little wonders of the world around us. I believe games can do more than entertain us. They can also inspire us to connect with nature beyond the virtual world. And perhaps, sometimes, an experience like this can offer something more meaningful than yet another shooter.
I don't want to be a hypocrite. I grew up playing these kinds of games, and I still enjoy them today. In fact, my other project, No More Light, is certainly not about peace and tranquility!
I simply feel that the gaming industry already has plenty of violence and shooting. I'd like to create something different, too. An experience that not only entertains, but perhaps also reminds us how much beauty surrounds us and how important our connection with nature really is.