Storm Boy is an interactive adventure developed by Blowfish Studios and released in 2018, adapted from Colin Thiele's 1964 Australian children's book of the same name. Set along the beaches of South Australia near the Murray River's mouth, the game follows a young boy who rescues orphaned pelican chicks, eventually forming a deep bond with one named Mr. Percival. Players assume control of both characters at pivotal story moments, including a sequence in which the two help rescue sailors caught in a storm. Outside of these narrative beats, the game offers a range of laid-back minigames tied to coastal life, such as sand drawing, sailing, cockle hunting, fetch, sand surfing, and pelican feeding. Available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, the title emphasizes a calm, leisurely pace suited to its origins as a beloved children's story.
"Storm Boy lives with his father on the long strip of sand between the Coorong and the sea, near the mouth of the Murray River, in South Australia. He rescues a baby pelican whose parents have been killed by reckless beachgoers, nurses him back to health, and names him Mr Percival. As the pelican grows, Storm Boy and Mr Percival enjoy playing together through blue skies and storms, forging a friendship that will last forever."
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
