Beasts of Maravilla Island
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| Beasts of Maravilla Island | |
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| Developer | Banana Bird Studios |
| Publisher | Whitethorn Digital |
| Director | Michelle Olson[1] |
| Platforms | macOS, Nintendo Switch, Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 |
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| Genre | Photography |
| Mode | Single-player |
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a photography video game developed by Banana Bird Studios and published by Whitethorn Digital. It was released for Windows, macOS, and Nintendo Switch in June 2021, for Xbox One in July 2021, and for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in November 2022. The player takes the role of Maria Montez, a young wildlife photographer who travels to a magical island in order to document its creatures, in an effort to make people believe in magic and restore the island's power.
The game received overall positive reviews from critics for all of its versions, praising its setting, graphics, and gameplay, but criticizing its technical issues, lack of creative options and lack of replay value. The game received updates after release that improved performance, fixed bugs, and added accessibility features.[5]
The game begins with Marina Montez, a wildlife photographer, sailing to the island, having found her grandfather's journal and intending to investigate its claims about magical creatures. When she arrives at the island, she notices an ethereal stag that vanishes. She gradually learns that her grandfather wanted to ensure the preservation of the island by sharing its beauty with the world, and uses the journal as her guide to explore the island.[6]
