Paper Trail: A Puzzle Game Inspired by Japanese Origami
London-based developer Newfangled Games has announced Paper Trail, a puzzle game that combines video game technology with the ancient Japanese art of origami. Players manipulate each screen like a sheet of paper, folding and unfolding to solve puzzles and connect paths. The game follows Paige, an 18-year-old astrophysics enthusiast leaving home for university. It features vivid colors and delicate drawings referencing multiple artistic techniques. Paper Trail has won over 25 awards and nominations. It will be released on May 21 for PC, Netflix mobile app, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. A demo is available on Steam.
Key facts
- Paper Trail is a puzzle game by Newfangled Games.
- The game is inspired by Japanese origami.
- Players fold and unfold screens to solve puzzles.
- The protagonist is Paige, an 18-year-old astrophysics student.
- The game has won over 25 awards and nominations.
- Release date: May 21.
- Platforms: PC, Netflix mobile app, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch.
- A demo is available on Steam.
Entities
Artists
- Valerio Veneruso
Institutions
- Newfangled Games
- Netflix
- Steam
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom