Not only can you pet the dog, you can RIDE the dog!
Green Bay, WI (October 17, 2024) – Publisher Midwest Games, in collaboration with developer Permanent Way Entertainment, is proud to announce The Legend of Baboo during today’s Xbox Partner Preview. A heartfelt action-adventure centered on a boy and his dog, The Legend of Baboo releases on Windows PC via Steam and Xbox One and Series S|X in 2025.
Inspired by fables passed down through generations, The Legend of Baboo takes players on a harrowing quest to save a boy’s family from the mystical forces of an ancient evil. Throughout the journey, play as both young protagonist Sepehr and his loveable dog, Baboo, harnessing the power of their bond to save the people and place they love most.
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Utilize Sepehr’s magic staff and Baboo’s claws and super-barking ability to fight back against demonic invaders, including otherworldly boss encounters! Swing, jump, climb, and ride Baboo through enchanted and breathtaking environments. Solve puzzles and advance through dangerous challenges across black forests, roaring waters, cursed wildernesses, and frozen lands.
Key features of The Legend of Baboo:
- Becoming a Legend: Both Sepehr and Baboo have an RPG-inspired skill tree to power up offensive and defensive abilities in combat, along with unlocking skills.
- The Goodest Boy: Customize Baboo with various outfits and ornaments earned throughout your journey to make the loyal companion look his best!
- Embracing the Magic: Defeating bosses will unlock special magical attacks, which consume mana but take out large hordes of enemies. Equip your favorite special attacks to create a build that suits your playstyle.
- It’s Your Story: Play at the difficulty level that best suits your needs: easy, medium, or hard mode.
The Legend of Baboo will be released in 2025 on Windows PC via Steam and on Xbox One and Series S|X. You can wishlist the game today.
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A full press kit, including logo, screenshots, key art, and trailers can be found here: https://uberstrategist.link/TheLegendofBaboo-Press-Kit.
About Permanent Way Entertainment
Founded in Türkiye in 2006, indie developer Permanent Way Entertainment considers creativity, agility, talent acquisition, and storytelling as its core values. The studio has released 20 games to its domestic market and has released 12 internationally, with many of their games displaying their passion for Middle Eastern folklore and culture, helping to bring their Turkish heritage to the rest of the world.
About Midwest Games
Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midwest Games is a video game publisher focused on creating opportunities for the abundant talent across the Midwest and other underrepresented regions. Led by industry veterans and entertainment enthusiasts, Midwest Games believes that great games can come from anywhere. For more information, please visit www.midwestgames.com.
PRESS CONTACT
Brett Buren, Jasmine James, and Sean Walsh
ÜberStrategist Inc.
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1-646-844-8388
Press Kit: https://uberstrategist.link/TheLegendofBaboo-Press-Kit
