Apple Design Award Winner 2022 Ecological Game for Gibbons!
Gibbon: Beyond the Trees is more than just a game; it’s a poignant reminder of our interconnectedness with nature. As we follow a family of gibbons navigating a world encroached upon by human activity, we’re confronted with the urgent issue of environmental conservation. This beautiful and thought-provoking game not only immerses us in a stunningly rendered 2D world but also sparks a deep sense of empathy for these magnificent creatures. By experiencing their challenges firsthand, we’re compelled to reflect on our own impact on the planet and the importance of preserving biodiversity.
A beautiful new adventure by multiple award winning developers of Old Man’s Journey and ELOH, in which a family of gibbons finds themselves lost in a dangerous world beyond their understanding.
Experience free-flowing dynamic movement based on brachiation, the way real gibbons swing through the trees
Master acrobatic moves, including launching from another gibbon’s hands in mid air
A touching adventure of a family of gibbons trying to survive amid an encroaching human threat.
Play through an hourlong adventure in story mode, or race to freedom through a procedurally generated jungle in liberation mode.
Compete in the leaderboards and see how far you can swing, backflip and slide in Daily Run mode!
Stunning 2D hand painted visuals that breathe life into a rapidly vanishing world.
Explore varied environments, from the wild jungles of Southeast Asia to the hectic human world beyond.
Find out more about gibbons and their habitat in an unlockable encyclopedia.
Gibbon: Beyond the Trees deals with challenging but acute environmental topics, including deforestation, poaching and climate change.
Accolades:
BAFTA Games Awards: Game Beyond Entertainment nominee 2023, UK
D.I.C.E Awards: Mobile Game of the Year nominee, 2023, USA
Apple Design Award: Social Impact winner 2022, USA
Bitsummit: International Award winner 2022, Japan
Sense of Wonder Night: Pocky Award winner 2022, Tokyo Game Show, Japan
IndieCade: Visual Design nominee 2022, USA
Japan Prize: Digital Media Division first runner-up, 2022, Japan
D&AD Awards: Digital Design, Illustration, Shortlist, 2022, UK
Pedagogic Media Award: Winner 2022, Germany