Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a new, narrative-focused adventure title set in in the US during the great depression from Dim Bulb Games. In the game, you collect and share experiences and stories on the way to survive manifest destiny. Inspired by Kentucky Route Zero, Huckleberry Finn and On the Road, the game is about travel and the hardships that come along with it.
Good shepherd entertainment released the following statement concerning the plot:
"Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a wistfully imaginative game about traveling the land, sharing stories and surviving manifest destiny. Wander through a century of American folklore and history, encountering an eclectic cast of characters and exploring their deeply personal tales along the way. This surreal journey into the heart of the country’s past features gorgeous illustration from Kellan Jett and Serenity Forge, blending dramatic 2D visuals with a 3D overworld map of the United States."
Featuring a variety of folk tales and personal stories, a unique art-style, stories by a wide variety of authors and an "emerging fantastical, psychedelic, surreal, and creepy tinge as the game continues", this game looks gorgeous and sounds like an untapped setting. Check out the screens and trailer below, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine hits PC and Mac on February 28th.
