Highwater

The latest installment in the Demagog Studio post-apocalyptic extended universe, Highwater is a hauntingly beautiful and provocative game that expands on the ra

Highwater is an excellent adventure game that puts a magnifying glass up to the growing issue of climate change and the ambivalence that humans can have towards the state of the environment. While the story is bogged down by inconsistent writing, I found plenty to enjoy in its combat system and its ancillary storytelling.

Set in a world ravaged by climate change, Highwater is a fun little turn-based strategy adventure about escaping an ecological catastrophe and moving on to a better place. Despite its somewhat gloomy premise, it’s a surprisingly enchanting little adventure, with a pleasant soundtrack and decently engaging strategy mechanics, and is certainly worth checking out for those seeking a less intense and more story-focused strategy experience.

Glub, glub. Seems the ice caps have fully melted, and our entire world has gone underwater. Can you sneak into the rich city of Alphaville and leave the planet behind in Highwater? Developed by Demagog Studios, fight your way through insurgents and suited alphas in this turn-based tactics game.

I really wanted to like Hightower and I kind of do, thanks to all of the passion and cute touches that are peeking through the cracks. Whether it's the inclusion of old movie trivia that can skip a battle, some Charlie Chaplin footage, a scene where you're trapped behind a wall and more, it's clear there was a real vision here, and while it may not be fully realised, I admire the effort. The end product falls short on a number of levels, but I have a soft spot for it regardless and will be keeping an eye on the developer's future games.

Highwater is a narrative driven RPG with a politically driven story. With a grid-based combat system this game has a lot of competition in the genre. Let’s see how is stands out in the crowd. Gameplay and Story Highwater is a story-driven RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where the rich are