[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE]
Date: January 13, 2025
Contact: Leandros Ntolas
Email: info@afternatureproductions.com
Website: https://afternatureproductions.com/benign-land/
Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To4ovejTHDc
Release Date Announcement Teaser: https://youtu.be/xAnyFDcuqyo
The Hague, Netherlands – January 13, 2025 – AFTERNATURE productions proudly announces the upcoming release of Benign Land, an atmospheric walking simulator exploring Ireland’s rich and layered history, launching on January 24 on Steam.
Created by interdisciplinary artist and game developer Leandros Ntolas, Benign Land blurs the boundaries between gaming and contemporary art. Originally exhibited as an interactive art installation in Northern Ireland curated by the non-profit organization Household Belfast, the project merges exploration of otherworldly environments, symbolism, and cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 technology for a truly immersive experience.
Inspired by literary icons such as James Joyce (Finnegans Wake) and Seamus Heaney, along with the surreal cinematic language of Gaspar Noe’s Enter the Void, Benign Land takes players on a dreamlike journey through meticulously crafted scenes reflecting Irish history, from pagan times to the Troubles.
Benign Land is designed for players seeking artistic games that challenge traditional gaming boundaries, appealing to fans of titles like Dear Esther and Journey.
- Atmospheric Storytelling: First-person exploration of atmospheric scenes full of symbolism.
- History and Myth Combined: A journey through moments of Ireland’s past, from pagan times to The Troubles.
- Dreamlikel Experience: A slow-paced, meditative journey with a surreal, hallucinatory feel.
- Stunning Otherworldly Scenes: Evocative UE5-powered environments featuring real-life assets, captured on location using photogrammetry.
- A Fusion of Art and Gaming: Originally a large-scale art installation, now available as a full digital experience.
- Original OST: Bespoke soundtrack based on the sounds and voices of Ireland, by Belfast-based sound artist and composer John D’Arcy
Media Requests & Review Keys
Review keys are available for early coverage and previews. For interviews, review keys, or additional information, please contact: 📧 info@afternatureproductions.com
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3345970/Benign_Land/
About Leandros Ntolas and AFTERNATURE productions
- Developer: Leandros Ntolas
- Publisher: AFTERNATURE productions
- Background: Leandros Ntolas is a game developer from Greece with a background in interdisciplinary art.
- Vision: AFTERNATURE productions was founded in 2022 with the vision to create narrative-driven, cinematic games that blur the boundaries between art and entertainment. Drawing inspiration from arthouse cinema and contemporary art, the studio seeks to redefine video games as a culturally significant medium, combining exceptional storytelling and art direction, innovative design, and unique artistic perspectives. Through its projects, AFTERNATURE aims to engage players in meaningful, thought-provoking experiences that challenge conventional gaming norms.
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