Grow Up in the Watercolor World of Beeswing

Jack King-Spooner works on some unique stuff, always playing around with visuals, storyline, and themes. Just play Will You Ever Return if you don’t believe me: It’s a claymation exploration of returning from hell to see someone you love again, it’s a constant barrage of surprises and strangeness that is somehow deeply human and touching at the same time. So, it’s no surprise that his newest title, Beeswing, is just as delirious and visually striking as his previous work, telling a story of life growing up in rural Scotland through watercolor, clay, and ink.

Beeswing is an exploration game, one where you are left to roam the world interacting with the people who live there. There are hundreds of characters to interact with, each having their own story you can uncover. While doing so, you can also enjoy the varied styles of shifting artwork that make up the characters and backgrounds of the game’s world. The art style seems to change on a whim as you play, going from watercolor paintings to ink drawings as you discover tales of the game’s inhabitants. Filled with relaxing acoustic music, it’s built as a sort of walk through the developer’s childhood, one that seeks to remind the player of their own youth and home town. King-Spooner is a bit of a strange fellow in his work, though, so expect a touch of madness somewhere within this nostalgic look back at his life.

Beeswing is available now for anyone looking to be reminded of home through the memories of another. With multiple endings based on who you see and help, and an abundance of characters, art styles, and small, personal discoveries to be made, it will be an intriguing walk through King-Spooner’s childhood.

Beeswing is available for $9.50 on tumblr and is also looking for votes on Steam Greenlight. For more information on Jack King-Spooner and his games, you can head to his GameJolt profile or follow him on Twitter.