Tin Heartsis a new puzzle adventure game coming from publisher Wired Productions and developer Rogue Sun, which is composed of ex-Lionhead Studio devs who worked on theclassicFablegames. InTin Hearts, players will guide a troop of tin soldiers through 40 levels complete with unique puzzles. The game is also set in a magical, alternate timeline Victorian universe.
The last trailer forTin Hearts focused on the magical, woodwork nature of the game, but for its newest trailer, Rogue Sun set out to tease more of the variety in the game, including its steampunk elements. Game Rant recently spoke with creative director Kostas Zarifis, who said this trailer set out to tease these elements, as well as “subvert expectations and attempt to communicate this huge variety.” Now, Game Rant can exclusively show off this newTin Heartstrailer as seen below.Tin Heartswill also feature a demo as part ofSteam Next Fest, where fans will be able to check out some elements teased for the game so far.
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The trailer shows off a ton of environments for players to guide theirtoy soldiersthrough, as well as some gameplay mechanics like the toy cannon and balloons. Gameplay is king to Rogue Sun, and through these elements, that’s made abundantly clear.
Of course, players will also notice the slow tease and dive into the mechanical/steampunkelements, like toy robots, mechanical spiders, and Albert’s Power Glove. On these environments, thematic elements, and gameplay elements, Zarifis also stated:
[W] hat I am personally most excited about is the progressive variety the game features, the way all these mechanics gradually interweave in interesting and unexpected ways, and how the game keeps surprising the player all the way to the final level. We’ve also tried to do this in a way where no one would feel overwhelmed, whether puzzle game veteran or newcomer alike. By the later stages where all mechanics are unlocked, you’re solving some pretty elaborate puzzles. But hopefully, we’ve equipped everyone with the confidence to take on this challenge and feel good about their superior toy soldier routing skills!
Near the end of the trailer, players see Albert Butterworth—the inventor that the story revolves around—and his family. Interestingly enough, there is a darker tone to this depiction of Butterworth than previously seen, but what exactly that means forTin Heartsis up in the air. Zarifis made sure not to go into spoiler territory really, but he did explain some of Rogue Sun’s philosophy when it comes to characters:
With all our characters more than anything we attempt to capture their humanity… the spark that makes them tick, their passion, their drive, but also their flaws. The best stories are the ones where we can see some of ourselves in the characters we journey with and none of us is perfect, but all of us have traits to celebrate and be proud about. Albert is no different and even though his tale takes place in an alternative Victorian universe we tried to hide a relatable and contemporary allegory in there. One that will hopefully stay with you long after you’ve completed the game.
Given that Butterworth is an inventor, there are a number of ways that his passion, drive, and flaws could go. It’ll be interesting to see how all of this philosophy works itself into his character, as well as the game.
While Zarifis is spoiler averse as they come, he did share that he and the team enjoyed watching the reaction and speculation around the first trailer. Specifically, he said,
We loved reading all the theories that circulated around the first trailer, with regards to what the game might be or where the story will go, and we can’t wait to do the same again with this trailer, especially given it’s even more dynamic and intriguing nature!
Tin Heartslooks like a greatpuzzle adventure game with an interesting narrative, but again, fans will be able to check out a Steam Next Fest demo for themselves ahead of the game’s official launch later this year.
Tin Heartsreleases on PC, PS4, PS5, PSVR, Switch, Quest, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S later this year.
