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The love and loss behind Pine Hearts, a cosy camping Metroidvania
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."
But quickly you realise there's more to the game underneath its bright and unassuming exterior - a deeper story of love and loss that serves as a heartfelt ode to creative director Rob Madden's father. The team soon set to work, and the end result was Pine Hearts, a game about childhood innocence, campside fun and the memories of loved ones, loosely based on where Madden's family would go on holiday. While Madden's story has been a key element of Pine Hearts' creation, he is full of praise for the rest of the team at Hyper Luminal, who all played an integral part in bringing the game to life.
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