Wakamarina Valley, New Zealand
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Wakamarina Valley, New Zealand - $5
I don’t know if I’ve ever felt as serene as when I’m playing a caves rd game.
In this small photography sim, you’ll find the most realistic settings you’re likely to have ever seen in a video game. Wakamarina Valley is, as the the title suggests, a real place in New Zealand - a stunning example of the countryside found in the island nation.
Your aim is simply to wander around and take in the scenery. Wander long enough and you’re likely to stumble upon a camera, to use for more detailed shots than the print screen button.
There is a form of “goal” if you need one - a board containing shots of several locations for you to find and snap, with a nice reward for finding them all - but that’s all gravy. Enjoying the scenery and taking in the tranquility is all that is needed here.
caves rd has also released similar games set in Castle Rock Beach, West Australia, Fushimi Anari, Japan and Myrdalssandur, Iceland (all of which are free on itch.io and Steam) so definitely check them out as well.
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