Today, new gameplay and announcements for upcoming titles from publisher Whitethorn Games, Magical Delicacy and Botany Manor were revealed during Wholesome Direct 2023.
Magical Delicacy – Cooking Gameplay Revealed
A new gameplay trailer reveals the first look at how cooking works in the upcoming cooking-adventure-meets-Metroidvania-lite Magical Delicacy.
Watch the new cooking video from the Wholesome Direct 2023 showcase here: TIMESTAMPED LINK
The cooking in Magical Delicacy utilizes a deep attribute-based ingredient system, which gives players the freedom to be creative while presenting puzzling challenges as they create crowd-pleasing meals. Each item used for cooking has its own unique properties, which affect the flavor, portions, and other aspects of each dish. Orders received from Flora’s friends and customers will always come with specific requirements that she must fulfill, so choosing the right things to add will require some strategic culinary planning.
From developer sKaule, Magical Delicacy invites you to take on the role of Flora, a young woman who arrives in a bustling, cliffside harbor town to open up shop and fulfill her dreams of becoming a proper witch! Cook meals and potions in your customized kitchen, carefully selecting the right ingredients to meet your customers’ requests. Explore the town in casual platforming to meet the residents and deliver tasty treats, all the while discovering new secrets, finding new ways to traverse, and learning about the world of magic!
Magical Delicacy will be available day one with Xbox Gamepass on PC, Xbox Series S|X, and Xbox One, and for PC via Steam.
Wishlist the game on Steam to receive updates: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2231190/Magical_Delicacy
Botany Manor – Herbarium and New Puzzles Revealed; Demo Now Available on Steam
Developer Balloon Studios revealed more gameplay and the first public Steam demo for their upcoming relaxing plant puzzle game Botany Manor.
Watch the new gameplay trailer from the Wholesome Direct 2023 here: TIMESTAMPED LINK
The new trailer offers the first look at the Herbarium, a book that documents botanist Arabella Greene’s research into the mysterious plants she uncovers, and an essential tool to help players track the clues discovered to solve each puzzle. You’ll also get a sneak peek at four of the flowers from the game: Windmill Wort, Fulguria, Phoenix of the Forest, and Sapphire Gloom.
As well, players who are eager to get their hands on Botany Manor are in luck, as the first public Steam demo is now live on the game’s Steam page. From today until June 19, play the Botany Manor demo here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1425350/Botany_Manor
The enduring estate of Botany Manor is home to retired botanist Arabella Greene. After a long career, she has amassed a collection of rare, long-forgotten plants that require some research to help them live again. Play as Arabella and explore the stunning historic manor and its grounds to look for clues in her notes, books, posters, and items scattered around the residence to determine the correct set of circumstances to help the flora flourish. Unlock new seeds and plant them. Interactable items around the property that can be turned and flipped will provide information to help you solve each gardening puzzle, grow the plants and discover their mysterious qualities.
Botany Manor is coming to PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch™, and Xbox One and Series S|X.
