warm monkey
WARM MONKEY is an animal fable that tells a story of urban exploration, the search for water, and the importance of cooperation.
You are a monkey in the heart of a garden city. Every ten seconds, a new companion appears by your side. As your group grows, guide your fellow monkeys on a journey to reach the sea, located to the south of the city.
game mechanics
Freely explore a labyrinthine open world, climbing trees and buildings, jumping from one to another, and navigating from puddles to rooftops with no set path—only your instincts. Watch out for falls and vehicles, as missteps can lead to your companions’ peril.
Your group follows you with unpredictable behavior, as the artificial intelligence adds an organic element. They may fall, rush to a small puddle, or wander too close to the road. As the guide, it’s your job to anticipate and protect them.
Watch your life bar, which indicates your dehydration level. If a monkey turns red, find water quickly to rehydrate. The city has small puddles and larger pools, so stay alert! Growing your group boosts survival chances but also increases water needs.
At any time, multiple players can join for a cooperative experience. If you stray too far apart, the screen stays centered on the group. Communication is key to balance exploration and discipline, saving each other through tough moments.
The scoring system, inspired by classic arcade games, rewards exploration time, the number of monkeys, altitude, acrobatic feats, and the monumental buildings you discover along the way!
showcasing modernist architecture
ecology and solidarity at the heart of the game
WARM MONKEY focuses on mutual aid and collective survival over competition, with no enemies. The main threats, like falls and mopeds, come from the environment and must be avoided. The monkeys that follow you have variable behaviors, slightly different from your own.
WARM MONKEY encourages reflection on the place of animals in urban environments, set in a garden city with greenery-covered buildings. The group can explore freely, including rooftops, showcased by the isometric view. One of the biggest challenges, however, is crossing roads—mirroring real-world barriers for wildlife.
retro graphics and organic music
Music and sound effects blend sound samples and real instruments, merging oriental and noise-inspired sound collages, dynamically shifting based on the city’s neighborhoods, the number of monkeys, actions and events.
