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Embrace the World of
Sonder

Explore & embrace Sonder, a first person exploration game set within an asteroid in which time flows back and forth, harbouring a vibrant paradise and a communal civilisation doomed by an imminent flood. Sonder Logo FH Oberösterreich

Introduction

Embrace The World

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Uncover the otherworldly mysteries at the heart of Sonder, a young celestial body in which time flows back and forth.

Adapt to new and altered laws of nature and its hazardous biomes, each presenting unique challenges at traversing and surveying Sonder.

Unveil the dark past of the frozen Shiverstone Veil or Ascendance’s Vault at the core of Sonder. Apply out-of-the-box thinking to save a civilization on the brink.

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Observe, Think, Embrace, Repeat.

Knowledge-Based Progression

Progression is driven by accumulating knowledge rather than by levelling skills, upgrades or similar systems. Your primary tool is your wisdom about Sonder and its laws of nature which you gain step by step throughout your playthrough. so-pitch_deck-granny_glumoria-head%20Medium By solving puzzles and exploring the world you collect crucial pieces of information that help you unlock further areas or puzzles. Winning the game means reaching the Ascendance’s Vault located at the core of Sonder and flipping the switch to save the civilisation of Warmstein. so-pitch_deck-masks-01-02%20Medium

Immersion

All aspects of Sonder are designed to support our main design principle and core experience of our game: “Embrace The World”. The world is designed to draw the player into it. Sonder establishes a “truth in systems” with coherent worldbuilding and detailed cavern environments. Become acquainted with an entirely new fantasy realm. The game’s setting, characters and artifacts are all part of a larger narrative that you need to uncover step by step. so-pitch_deck-research_station_01%20Medium

Exploration & Open World

Sonder is built around non-linear exploration. You are free to explore any part of the cavern at your own pace. The game encourages curiosity and rewards you for taking risks and investigating the environment a little beyond of what is deemed usual. so-pitch_deck-ping_pong-01%20Medium

Time Ping Pong

The world of Sonder pings back and forth between two points in time. Time moves forward for 10 minutes, and then reverses, walking back those exact 10 minutes. Use this forward and backward time to your advantage and solve puzzles to find your way through the world.

Game World

The World of Sonder

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You wake up inside an enormous cave system harbouring mysteries yet to be solved.

You’re inside an asteroid floating through the universe. The enormous cave system within is civilised by mushroom-like creatures. Each biome features unique aesthetics and mechanics. Sonder’s colourful, otherworldly environment and biomes are color coded by luminescent flora and fauna. Rising water levels and floods, make traversal through the caverns difficult.

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Your cute community to fall for.

The Sonderlings species features funghi and amphibian body parts, allowing for great abstraction and character in the design process!

  • Mix of Mushroom and amphibians (Frogs)
  • Wear a wooden mask as their face
  • Tail for maneuvering in water
  • Adopted a water-focused lifestyle
  • Very gentle and peaceful creatures
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Gallery

Peak inside our production images! :D

The Sonder Team

That's us!

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Contact us!

Let's talk!

Özenc Dinler

Game & Level Design, Programming

E-Mail: oezenc.dinler@gmx.at

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oezenc-dinler/

Kevin La

Sound Designer, Public Relations

Discord: gehwien

Instagram: @_gehwien

E-Mail: la.kevin@hotmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-la-3d/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lakevin