It’s almost impossible not to immediately draw comparisons between the Monkey Island titles (especially the newer ones) and the similarly wacky and abstract point-and-clicking action taking place in Whirlight – No Time to Trip.
But that’s no bad thing at all! Developers of Whirlight – No Time to Trip, imaginarylab (formerly of Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town), have just revealed a ton of new details regarding their next title, so read on for more info!
A Weird and Wonderful Inventor
Whirlight – No Time to Trip sees players take control of crazy inventor Hector May, as he embarks on a time-travelling adventure with sidekick Margaret. Hmm… an unhinged inventor with the ability to travel through time? We can’t help but think we’ve seen this one before, especially when the name Marty McFly gets thrown into the conversation!Â
Gameplay here will play out in typical point-and-click fashion, as you make use of objects you find through the game to solve a variety of puzzles. Along your adventures through a Venician-style town, you’ll also meet a number of quirky characters, all in the aim of building a brand-new invention. Oh, you may even somehow save the entire world in the process!
Key Features
- Unique Visual Style: An irresistible cartoon aesthetic that will take you into a world of vivid color and imaginative design
- Time Travel: Explore different eras, each characterized by different scenarios, missions, and people
- Creative Puzzles: Challenge your wit with riddles and puzzles that require creativity and logic
- Compelling Plot: An engaging tale full of twists and humor that will keep you glued to the screen
- Memorable Characters: Meet a cast of extraordinary characters, each with a unique story to tell
- Over 100 explorable scenarios: From prehistory to the distant future, each scenario offers fascinating secrets to discover
- Original Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the adventure with an original soundtrack that captures the essence of each era and setting
When is Whirlight Releasing?
So far, we are being told that Whirlight – No Time to Trip will release on PC sometime in 2025, with a launch onto console (Xbox, PlayStation and Switch) taking place afterwards. If you can’t wait that long, then head on over to the game’s Steam page, where you can play through a free demo right now! On that matter, imaginarylabs’ co-founder, Ciro Camera, had this to say:
Our team has poured their hearts and souls into crafting an experience that pays homage to the rich legacy of point-and-click adventure games while offering something fresh and exciting for players… The Steam demo is our way of inviting players to embark on this artistic, thrilling, and sometimes strange journey with us, and we can’t wait to hear their feedback.
We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any further news RE. Whirlight – No Time to Trip, and of course expect a full review when the game does launch. Does this one take your fancy? Let us know in the comments below and on our social media platforms.
Oh, and make sure to check out the newest trailer for the game right here!
