Release Date For Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town Revealed

From the Monkey Island series to Day of the Tentacle, the Point & Click Adventure genre delivered plenty of classics during the height of its popularity. These days it has become a lot more niche, but some great remasters along with a handful of new releases have kept the genre alive. One of these new releases is the upcoming Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town, developed by imaginarylab and published by VLG.

The game promises to be a labor of love from a team who are all fans of Point & Click Adventure games. Although inspired by the classics of the genre, Willy Morgan will feature its own modern spin. The game will task players with collecting clues and solving challenging puzzles in a computerized 3D pirate world. Taking control of Willy, players must find out what happened to his father, the esteemed archaeologist Henry Morgan. The combination of humorous dialogue, free-form exploration, and adorable cartoon graphics is sure to provide players of all ages with hours of entertainment. Oldschool fans of the genre can also look forward to finding easter eggs and subtle nods that references some of the most iconic Point & Click Adventure titles.

According to Daniele Falcone, General Manager at VLG, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town is an unapologetic tribute to the legendary Point & Click games that defined an entire generation of video game fans. He also stated how excited the team is for people to relive their childhood through a fresh, modern lens and to introduce a new group of kids to this endearing genre.

Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town is set to release on August 11, 2020, on both Steam and GOG. The game will be sold for $19.99, but players can take advantage of a 15% discount during the launch week. The game can already be wishlisted on Steam, so be sure to check out the gameplay trailer below and do so if it tickles your fancy. With its non-linear gameplay, unique graphical style, and over 50 locations to see, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town has the potential to become a modern classic. Be sure to keep an eye on the official Willy Morgan Twitter account for more information.