Last of Us Co-Creator Bruce Straley Unveils Debut Indie Title Coven of the Chicken Foot
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Wildflower Interactive and studio founder Bruce Straley revealed their debut title, Coven of the Chicken Foot, at The Game Awards. The 3D puzzle-platformer stars a witch named Gertie and her evolving companion, utilizing wordless storytelling and creative mechanics instead of traditional combat.
During the recent broadcast of The Game Awards, Wildflower Interactive pulled back the curtain on its debut project, Coven of the Chicken Foot. Founded by industry veteran and The Last of Us co-creator Bruce Straley, the remote indie studio used the massive stage to showcase roughly two minutes of early gameplay. The reveal marks Straley's first major project since leaving Naughty Dog following his work as game director on Uncharted 4. Fans watching the stream can already head over to Steam and add the game to their wishlists while waiting for a concrete release date.
The game stars a witch named Gertie, who is immediately distinct thanks to her signature chicken feet, and an unnamed creature companion. Instead of relying on traditional action tropes like swords or precision platforming, Coven of the Chicken Foot leans heavily into 3D puzzle mechanics. Players must use creativity and improvisation rather than twitch reflexes. The companion character acts as a crucial non-playable ally, adapting its tactics and developing new abilities as its bond with Gertie grows stronger throughout the campaign.
Wildflower Interactive is also taking a unique approach to narrative design. The game relies entirely on wordless storytelling, communicating its lore and character dynamics through environmental clues, subtle gestures, and player choices. For a creator best known for cinematic blockbusters, this stylistic pivot toward environmental puzzles and intimate companion mechanics makes Wildflower a studio well worth watching as development continues. You can read the original coverage over at Game Rant.
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