After three years of development, The Path of Motus will launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam on July 17. The game explores the psychology behind bullying, and features a verbal combat system where words have the power to destroy.
In the game, a goblin village was trapped in a mysterious forest. Anyone who tries to leave returns hopeless and defeated. A young goblin named Motus plans to build a series of bridges through the forest. However, his perseverance will soon be tested, as he encounters bullies who use their own words to stop him. "Playing as Motus requires you to have resilience, and for players to explore the deeper reasons why people resort to aggression," says designer Michael Hicks.
Hicks' experiences inspired his vision for Motus. "WhenI was younger, I was interested in what made bullies act so aggressively, that I started befriending them and learning that they themselves had been bullied earlier in life. Simply jealous of others. I kept all this in mind when I designed the game. As Motus gradually transitions from a child to an adult, you'll have the opportunity to explore the motivations of the characters you meet, and I expect you'll be surprised! I feel like the discussion around this topic often ignores the root causes of bullying, so I hope this game will allow us to see how our own actions potentially contribute to this problem. "
