Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley News

[h3]Don’t miss out on the wonderful opportunity to play the game first-hand!🌞[/h3]
Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey through the world of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley that promises to capture your heart and spread joy. Our delightful game is set to showcase its brand new demo at the prestigious Tokyo Game Show on Sep 21-24, Hall 9, Booth E89, where you will have a unique chance to experience the magic and wonder it has to offer first-hand! Apart from the demo, we’ve also prepared a few heartwarming interactions and a few adorable giveaways✨



[h3]Meet the devs🎮[/h3]
Hyper Games, the passionate and imaginative team behind the game, will also be attending the show! With an unwavering commitment to crafting heartwarming and charming experiences, they have poured their creativity and love into every pixel of the game. So make sure you use this chance to meet them in person, and ask any questions, should you have any, or just say hi😊


So, if you find yourself at the Tokyo Game Show this year, be sure to seek out Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley and get ready to set sail on an unforgettable journey filled with joy, wonder, and the purest of emotions✨

Follow and tag us on social media (@hypergames on Twitter or @hyper.games.studio on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok) and get a chance to feature in our wholesome stories!☕



See you there!🤗

[h3]The festival of tunes, sounds, melodies… and all things music🎼[/h3]
This time Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is participating in the Save & Sound music festival, bringing you joyous melodies, intricate sound designs and heart-warming tracks. Listen in on how the music for the game was composed and how the collaboration with the icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós came to be. If you haven’t done so yet, have a look through our previous post to find out more about the Snufkin’s musical journey🌿



[h3]Wonderful surprises we’ve prepared for you on this melodic adventure🎁[/h3]
Mark your calendar for 9pm CEST on the 11th of September as the day when you step into the world of wonder as we make an appearance on the festival's official stream! Choose your preferred platform and tune into this unique opportunity to delve into the inner workings of the game's intricate sound design, where the Hyper Games' meticulous craftsmanship brings every sound (and croak!) within the game to life. Join the developers as they reveal the art behind their creations and share their deepest insights and inspirations. In addition, you get to hear from Kjartan Sveinsson, from Sigur Rós, explaining how the band intertwine their music with the game's very essence as well as shed light on the inspirations that fuel their artistry. Prepare to embark on an enchanting adventure into the realms of sound and imagination, where magic and music unite for an unforgettable experience✨

We hope to see you there!



And Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley’s journey continues on🍃 Make sure you tag along on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Discord.

“As fellow wanderers ourselves, we are journeying through thick forests, raging seas and snowy valleys all the way from the Nordics to Japan, bringing you a brand new look on our game - Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. We’re excited to world premiere a demo for our fans and community at Tokyo Game Show – sharing the happiness and enchanting world of Moomin with visitors of the event…”



We’re happy to announce that Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is coming to Tokyo Game Show, Hall 9 Booth E89, with a brand new demo! If you happen to adventure around the event, don’t miss out on this magical opportunity to play it - as it’s filled with wonderful and mischievous characters of Moomin. You’ll have a unique chance to feel first-hand what it’s like to be playing as the vagabond wanderer and philosopher Snufkin, experience the beauty of the Wild Country, go on soulful quests and explore areas never seen before!✨

So, get into your comfy clothes, pack your soft backpack and come find us at the Tokyo Game Show running from Thursday, September 21, to Sunday, September 24. It would warm our hearts to see you there 🌞


And while you’re preparing for the adventure, don’t forget to visit our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Discord – we have blankets, cookies and wholesome stories☕

[h3]Let’s tune in to wonderful melodies🎼[/h3]
Save & Sound is a music festival taking place online. It sets up a beautiful celebration of inspiring soundtracks as well as one-of-a-kind audio and music design in games. On top of that, the festival offers wonderful deals and demos on Steam.



[h3]Snufkin’s adventures are music adventures🍃[/h3]
Snufkin is a famous vagabond and adventurer, but only few know that he never ventures anywhere without his harmonica. His friends enjoy listening to the Snufkin’s melodies greatly and find comfort and fascination in the way the vagabond plays. Music is said to bring people together, and this is precisely the case for Snufkin - especially when he uses his harmonica to brighten up someone’s mood, make new friends or find help on his challenging journey.

What contributed to the immersion into the Snufkin’s musical journey is not just his masterful skill in playing harmonica but also the magnificent soundtrack created in collaboration with the Icelandic band Sigur Rós. Inspired by Iceland’s harsh weathers and unique stunning views of nature and wilderness, the melodies born in the hands and hearts of Sigur Rós contribute to the Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley’s magical appeal and atmosphere that touch the soul itself and wrap into a warm blanket, full of love and tenderness.



[h3]Join us in this beautiful celebration of tunes and melodies✨[/h3]
Camp at our social channels to always be part of our musical adventure - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Discord💚

“Walking had been easy, because his knapsack was nearly empty and he had no worries on his mind. He felt happy about the wood and the weather, and himself. Tomorrow and yesterday were both at a distance, and just at present the sun was shining brightly red between the birches, and the air was cool and soft.

It’s the right evening for a tune, Snufkin thought. A new tune, one part expectation, two parts spring sadness, and for the rest, just the great delight of walking alone and liking it.” - The Spring Tune, Tales from Moominvalley



In the heart of a beautiful realm, you find Snufkin wandering old paths through the thick canopy of ancient trees where rays of sun cast a mesmerising dance of shadow and light. The air is alive with a symphony of harmony and a welcoming, serene feeling that Snufkin is familiar with. We have entered the outskirts of Moominvalley, the Wild Country.



“The Wild Country“ (or Ödemarken in Swedish) is what Tove Jansson called the wild and nameless area across Moominvalley’s surrounding mountains. While we don’t know exactly what Snufkin is doing all winter, the short story “The Spring Tune” gives a few clues, as it follows Snufkin on a walk through the wilderness, in search of inspiration for a new melody.

This is where Snufkin’s story in our game begins. When he arrives in spring, you find a soft cover of snow, like a blanket covering parts of the landscape, with trees and flowers slowly awakening.



[h3]Bringing the characteristics of the landscape to life[/h3]
Your travels as Snufkin will take you from breathtaking vistas to dark caves. The landscape with its rocky faces, rugged slopes, and paths… and even the sun itself feels alive, as if you can reach out and touch it, and then it will suddenly smile back at you, or give another meaningful response. Tove Jansson was a wonderful artist and seemed to enjoy painting large natural landscapes and vistas with her distinct visual style. While we don’t try to mimic the style directly, it’s important to us that the game has a similar vibe - and that everything feels like it was Jansson’s hands where the ideas were born.



[h3]Nordic harmony[/h3]
What’s guiding and inspiring us to create and realise these amazing stories and places is the place from which Tove Jansson also drew inspiration - the beauty of the Nordic landscape. The Finnish archipelago was one of her favourite destinations, and together with her partner Tuulikki Pietilä they spent nearly 30 summers on the island of Klovharu. The island life was inspirational for the artists and the way of living in Moominvalley is a lot influenced by the harsh Finnish nature and the life the couple lived close to the sea.



/Are CEO of Hyper Games

Inspiration sources:

• https://www.moomin.com/en/blog/tove-jansson-and-finland/#077e4276
• https://www.moomin.com/en/blog/nature-eyes-moomins-always-respecting-wilderness/#f1910852
• https://www.moomin.com/en/blog/nature-and-moomin-stories/#077e4276