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Hermit and Pig is an action-adventure game about a socially anxious hermit and his pig companion who must save a village from hunger. Along with exploring the world to complete quests, you fight a menagerie of whimsical creatures by picking attacks, Pokemon-style, but then pressing button combos to trigger moves like in Street Fighter. It stands out for this unusual battle mechanic and how your social anxiety is conveyed through tense, time-limited dialogue selections where a poorly chosen answer can hurt you.
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Release Date: Coming soon
Coming Soon: Mac and PC
Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Adventure, Battle, Communication, Sequencing (Fighting and Narrative)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Overhead and Pixels
Developer: Heavy Lunch Co (@HeavyLunchCo)
Costs: Purchase cost
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