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In drought-stricken 19th-century Brazil, Cícera gathers supplies, helps villagers, and explores the backlands in search of her parents.
Released 15 Aug 2019
Gather Water and Food
Open Paths with a Machete
Craft Regional Recipes
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening. A story of survival and adventure in the brazilian backlands. Face the drought to explore the more arid regions, gather resources and discover clues about the fate of the young Cícera.
Developed by Aoca Game Lab · Published by Aoca Game Lab
Cícera, a curious young girl living through a severe drought in the Brazilian backlands, sets out to explore the region and reunite with her parents. The adventure takes place in the nineteenth century and follows her as she learns from her grandfather and other villagers.
Explore dry landscapes and village areas, gather useful plants and materials, and search for lost objects that reveal local stories and legends. Villagers offer quests, while tools such as a machete and hoe help with tasks like opening paths and tending crops.
Manage hunger, thirst, and supplies as you travel. Learn regional crafting recipes and maintain equipment with grindstones; completing villagers’ requests can provide food and water as you continue your journey.
In the supplied reviews, players often value the game’s portrayal of Brazilian backlands culture and history, along with its emotional story and distinctive setting. Art, music, and atmosphere also receive praise. Some reviewers find the experience too short or linear, and a few describe survival or navigation as frustrating; reports of bugs and control problems also appear.
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
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| Achievements | 30 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
