Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is an adventure video game developed and published by Prideful Sloth for PlayStation 4 and Windows. It was released on 18 July 2017. On 17 May 2018 a Nintendo Switch port was released on the Nintendo eShop, with a physical version releasing on 12 June 2018 published by Merge Games. The game was later ported to PlayStation 5 on 27 July 2021 and Xbox Series X and Series S on 5 August 2021.

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Developer(s)Prideful Sloth
Publisher(s)
Designer(s)Cheryl Vance
EngineUnity[1]
Platform(s)PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Release
  • PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
  • 18 July 2017
  • Nintendo Switch
  • 17 May 2018
  • Xbox One
  • 27 February 2019
  • PlayStation 5
  • 27 July 2021
  • Xbox Series X/S
  • 5 August 2021
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is an adventure game set in an open world environment and played from a third-person perspective. A primary goal of the game is seek and collect magical creatures, known as sprites, to banish an ominous shroud known as the Murk.[2] Throughout the adventure, the player can take part in activities like farming, fishing, and crafting while exploring the island.[3]

The game takes place on an island that features eight distinct biomes, such as tropical beaches or snowy mountains. As times passes in the game, the world's seasons change. It also features a dynamic weather system and day-night cycle.[2] The player character is customisable.[2]

Premise

The player character is shipwrecked on a magical island called Gemea. A mysterious, dark fog known as the Murk is polluting the environment and causing distress to the island's inhabitants. Now it is up to the player to restore the island by finding sprites to dispel the Murk.[2][3]

Development

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles was developed by Australian indie video game studio Prideful Sloth.[2][4] It is the team's debut game, although their staff is composed of industry veterans.[3] Lead designer Cheryl Vance mentioned that aspects from games like Harvest Moon, Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim were key influences in the design of Yonder.[5]

The game was released for PlayStation 4 and Windows on 18 July 2017.[4] Publisher Merge Games has announced that an Enhanced Edition of the game will be released on the PlayStation 5 in May 2021.[6]

Reception

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[7][8] It was nominated for "Best Game Audio Article, Publication or Broadcast" with "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles: An Audio Development blog in two parts" at the 16th Annual Game Audio Network Guild Awards,[19] and for "Family & Kids" at the 2018 Webby Awards.[20]

References
  1. Manjón, Albert (4 August 2017). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles - Análisis". IGN Spain (in Spanish). Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023.
  2. Hood, Vic (18 July 2017). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  3. Chan, Stephanie (17 July 2017). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles review — an adorable open-world adventure". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on 11 September 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  4. Paprocki, Matt (17 July 2017). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles review". Polygon. Archived from the original on 17 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  5. Vance, Cheryl (17 July 2017). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Launches July 18 on PS4". PlayStation Blog. Archived from the original on 17 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  6. Acebedo, Bayani. "Yonder: Cloud Catcher Chronicles Comes to PS5 in May". whatoplay. whatoplay. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  7. "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 22 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  8. "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  9. "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  10. "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  11. C, Lilian (27 July 2017). "Review: Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  12. Gibson, Casey (17 July 2017). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  13. Vogel, Mitch (5 June 2018). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  14. Gibson, Casey (16 May 2018). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  15. Paprocki, Matt (18 July 2017). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles review". Polygon. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  16. Ramsey, Robert (17 July 2017). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Review (PS4)". Push Square. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  17. Fuller, Alex (16 May 2018). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Review". RPGamer. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  18. Chan, Stephanie (17 July 2017). "Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles review — an adorable open-world adventure". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  19. "2018 Awards". Game Audio Network Guild. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  20. "2018 Winners". The Webby Awards. 24 April 2018. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
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