Previously Oil is released next week, the folks at Devolver Digital decide to release a new story trailer for the game. We see and hear things about the game going back to late 2018, as the game has long been developed and even pushed back the release date to January 28 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we approach the game’s official release this coming Thursday, we’ll get a better look at the story behind the game. This particular trailer will give you some tips on the wonders that await you in the land of Terraphage. Learn more about the disastrous circumstances that befell the moneyless and now stranded Lord Faraday, and finally see how his fortunes change course after a chance encounter with the enigmatic Lady Olija. Enjoy the trailer below!
Oil is a game about Faraday’s quest, a man who suffers shipwreck and is then trapped in the mysterious land of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other robbers try to leave this hostile land to return to their homelands. Through adventurous exploration, narration and razor-sharp battles, the player will discover a strange world and its inhabitants, including Olija, an enigmatic lady to whom Faraday commits himself over time. Olija is inspired by stories and film-like adventure games and is a story about the unknown in adversity.
- Explore a mysterious and handmade world inspired by sailor legends and Asian fantasy.
- Use the harpoon of the legend and reconsider movement through platform, puzzles and battles.
- Rescue fellow escapees and meet curious characters to learn more about Terraphage and the enigmatic Olija.
- Beautiful melancholic soundtrack inspired by Flamenco, lo-fi and traditional Japanese music.
- Craft magic hats!