The First Tree APK is a third-person exploration game that tells two parallel stories: a fox searching for her missing family, and a son trying to reconnect with his estranged father. This poignant and beautiful journey culminates at the source of life and perhaps leads to a greater understanding of death. Players will uncover artefacts and stories from the son's life as he becomes intertwined with the fox's journey towards The First Tree.
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From the creator of Home is Where One Starts... comes The First Tree, a third-person exploration game centred around two parallel stories: a fox looking for her missing family, and a young couple dealing with tragedy. The player controls the fox on a poignant and beautiful journey that culminates at the source of life, perhaps resulting in an understanding of death. Players can discover artefacts and stories from the young couple's lives as they become intertwined with the fox's quest.
The First Tree App Features:
- Not a "fox simulator," but an emotional, intimate story by a one-man team with an ending you won't soon forget.
- Featuring a gorgeous, orchestral soundtrack by acclaimed artists like Message to Bears, Lowercase Noises, and Josh Kramer.
- A short story-driven game (about 2 hours long) with some light puzzle solving, platforming, and no enemies.
FAQ
Can I stream your game?
Absolutely! You may run into auto-flagged copyright issues on YouTube due to the licensed music, but if you do, send me a message and I’ll try to help.
How much does it cost? How long is the game?
It costs $9.99, and a playthrough where you explore leisurely takes about 2 hours.
What languages will the game be localized in?
The audio is in English, and the subtitles/interface are also available in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), and Chinese (Traditional).
Is the Nintendo Switch version identical to the other ports?
Pretty much yeah! It uses some graphical shortcuts, but it’s hard to tell.
How did you bring the game to consoles by yourself?
I self-published the game, but DO Games helped me with the many technical challenges that come with passing certification. Big thanks to them, check out their website!
Did you make everything in the game yourself?
Not everything, since I license assets from talented artists and programmers to speed up production. You can visit this blog post on Unity’s site to learn more about how I’m making The First Tree.
Will you bring the game to mobile?
YES! I launched on iOS and Android on November 18, 2020. I did the port myself using the Nintendo Switch optimizations made possible by DO Games. A high-end modern phone is recommended to fully enjoy the game (Samsung Galaxy S7 or above, iPhone 7 or above).
Not gonna say spoilers or anything, but can I view the list of statements?
Yes! Due to popular demand, here’s an Excel spreadsheet with a small sample of the approved statements from the end of the game. Click here to download.
