30 Birds, a video game developed by Belgian studios Ram Ram Games and Business Goose, is available since November 28, 2024 on PC and Mac via Steam. Inspired by Persian mythology and published by ARTE, this game combines puzzles, exploration and cultural traditions of the Middle East.
An unusual and colorful dive into Persian mythology… 30 Birdspoetic adventure game developed by Ram Ram Games et Business Goosehas been waiting for you since November 28, 2024 on PC et Mac via the platform Steam. Edited by ART and co-produced with the RTBFthis game inspired by Persian mythology offers a unique experience combining exploration and puzzle solving in a unique graphic universe. The exit on Nintendo Switchwill be announced later.
The creators of the game, Coline Sauvand et Laurent Toulouseexplained to us, on the occasion of the Paris Games Weekwhich 30 Birds draws its inspiration from a project initiated ten years ago, after a trip to Istanbul. “ This project started 10 years ago, after a trip to Istanbul. To share our journey, we created a logbook inspired by Persian miniatures.», They specify. This project evolved into a video game with artistic accents, imbued with the pictorial tradition of the 15th century and the mystical poemThe Bird Conference.
The players embody Ziga detective, and her sidekick Hoopin a world inspired by Persian art and Middle Eastern culture. They explore the Lantern Cityan aviary populated by eccentric characters, to find simurghan extinct giant bird goddess. The game stands out for its entirely hand-drawn visual style, mixing 2D and 3D, as well as its eclectic soundtrack with ska, dub and reggae influences.
Offering varied puzzles, original interactions and artistic challenges, 30 Birds invites players to evolve in a universe that is both poetic and mysterious. Through its puzzles and exploration, the game pays homage to Persian cultural heritage while providing a unique fun and visual experience.
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