Even with the interface problems, Hinterland will be a tiny, $20 revelation to many people. The basic design decisions are sound, even if true longevity will depend on expansion packs and patches. This is not intended to be either a serious role-playing adventure or an in-depth city-builder, and this genre blending is partly responsible for how flimsy each element seems at times. It all fits together, though, and while the meld is not seamless, it is fresh and appealing -- even if you don't see it as a metaphor.
The Long Dark has already enjoyed significant success on Steam’s Early Access platform on the PC, selling nearly 350,000 units over nine months and garnering over 95% positive player reviews. The expertise that Hinterland has developed over the past months, and The Long Dark’s reputation as one of the highest quality community-informed titles, contributed to Microsoft’s choice to bring the game to its innovative new Game Preview on Xbox One program, a first on any console.
GG3 is back with more gameplay streaming for neat packages floating around the net. In the latest commentary, Hinterland is shown off to detail the Groupees Shinyloot Bundle, which has more than 9 games on offer.
"Today, Indie Royale launched their second bundle of 2013, the Snow Storm Bundle. By now, most everyone knows how these bundles work. So to switch things up a bit, let’s examine the games offered on a more individual level, rather than focusing on the bundle as a whole." - Tom Christiansen
