Gibbon: Beyond the Trees, the captivating 2D ecological adventure developed by Broken Rules, is set to arrive on PlayStation consoles next month.
First released in 2022 for Apple Arcade on iOS, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Gibbon: Beyond the Trees follows the thrilling journey of a lost gibbon navigating unknown lands. Players will embark on a quest and master the gibbon’s art of brachiation, swinging at high speed from branch to branch, executing spectacular somersaults, and launching themselves higher into the skies with the aid of their fellow gibbons.
Recently, Broken Rules announced that Gibbon: Beyond the Trees will finally launch for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on June 1st. Get a sneak peek at the exciting features of Gibbon: Beyond the Trees in a new trailer from PlayStation’s official Youtube channel:
Gibbon: Beyond the Trees combines side-scrolling platformer mechanics with the endless runner genre, making it a perfect fit for mobile devices while still providing an enjoyable experience on PCs and consoles. The game’s fluid movement system is inspired by the natural brachiation technique of real gibbons as they traverse the trees. Players also have the option to play through an hourlong adventure in story mode, or race to freedom through a procedurally generated jungle in liberation mode.
Apart from its gameplay, Gibbon: Beyond the Trees deals with challenging but acute environmental topics, including deforestation, poaching, and climate change. The game raises awareness about these critical subjects by telling the touching adventure of a family of gibbons struggling to survive amidst encroaching human threats and allowing players to experience the heart-pounding exhilaration of life in an untamed jungle.
Since its initial release, Gibbon: Beyond the Trees has received mostly positive reviews, with particular praise directed towards its stunning artwork, animations, and its commitment to promoting wildlife conservation and appreciation for nature. The game effectively creates an immersive atmosphere that evokes strong emotions, engaging players deeply in its narrative.
Gibbon: Beyond the Trees‘ gameplay is also considered to be quite challenging. While it may not be targeted specifically to hardcore gamers, its difficulty level ensures occasional setbacks and retries from the last checkpoint. Nonetheless, it is also forgiving in that it only require players to repeat a small stretch, rendering it an enjoyable platforming adventure suitable for players of all skill levels.
You may add Gibbon: Beyond the Trees to your Playstation Store wishlist now to be notified when it becomes available.