Five New Video Games Inspired by Studio Ghibli and Beyond

Artribune reviews five new video games, including two inspired by Studio Ghibli films. Europa, by Novadust Entertainment, Helder Pinto, and Future Friends Games, explores a terraformed moon of Jupiter where a robot child navigates lush landscapes and ruins, questioning humanity's place in ecotopia. Neva, by Nomada Studio and Devolver Digital, follows a warrior and a magical wolf through seasons, referencing Princess Mononoke but lacking cultural specificity. Grunn, by Tom van den Boogaart and Sokpop Collective, is a horror comedy where players maintain a garden while uncovering liminal spaces, drawing on Valentina Tanni's Exit Reality. Phoenix Springs, by Calligram Studio, is a point-and-click adventure about a desert oasis community that hacked life limits, using concepts instead of objects. Tetris Forever, by Digital Eclipse (now part of Atari), is an interactive museum focusing on the licensing history of Tetris, omitting historically significant versions like the Sega and Nintendo releases. The collection highlights Tetris's transition from free state property to capitalist commodity.