They say that dogs are a man’s best friend but in this game, you will find treasured companionship with a Pelican. Storm Boy is an interactive game that will bring you to the shores of South Australia where your new Pelican buddies await.

In the eyes of a young boy

Storm Boy is based on a children’s book that tells the story of a young boy living in the coastlines of South Australia, where he comes upon 3 abandoned Pelicans. He does his best to help them and part of the game will ask players to feed the chicks some fish before moving on with the story. After a successful rescue, the boy feels lonely as he lets the Pelicans go but the sadness is short-lived when one of them goes back to him. The boy names it Mr. Percival and from there on, they are inseparable. 

Follow Storm Boy and Mr. Percival in their many adventures together. The game artistically combines storytelling and interactive gameplay that will let you inside the mind of a curious boy. There are a lot of adventures that you and Mr. Percival will experience like rescuing sailors at sea and or finding cockles that are buried in the sand. While some tasks are essential to the development of the story, there are also other activities in the game that simply aims for players to enjoy exploring and discovering what the place has to offer.

Enjoying a quiet life

The game as a whole has a calming effect. It is able to adapt the art style from the original storybook that is made with soft touches and light hues. Players will be able to appreciate the environment, from the calm of the sea to the gorgeous landscapes surrounding it. Storm Boy is able to capture the quiet and peaceful life along the coastlines. There is also no frequent appearance of other characters as the game really focuses on the wonderful and growing friendship between the boy and his Pelican. When you play this game, you are transformed into a simple and curious boy who is eager to learn new things with Mr. Percival. You will face little mishaps here and there but solving it together with your new friend strengthens your bond.