Lonely Wolf Treat

Nature is often perceived as cruel by humans, given the fact that most animals are either killers or defenseless prey. A predator usually shows no mercy when it comes to feeding himself or his offspring, because survival is the top most priority for every creature out there. However, it’s not like wolves and lions are psychopaths that enjoy murder and do it for fun.

Lonely Wolf Treat is a short story in which you play the role of a wolf by the name of Treat, who must survive without her pack in a strange town. It’s a top-down adventure designed with RPG Maker, but there are no actual RPG elements to talk about. Combat is out of the picture as well, since all you get to do is explore a small map and pay attention to the dialog you have no control over.

The plot revolves around Treat, the lonely wolf that got separated from her pack when an avalanche made it impossible for her to return. Her new home is near a bunny town, and they obviously fear and hate her, even if she refuses to harm them in any way. However, when one of the bunnies gets rescued by Treat after an encounter with a fox, things take a turn for the better.

The bunny’s name is Mochi, and she decides to repay Treat with a delicious chicken curry. However, she lacks the proper ingredients, which is why both of them go to the store in order to get them. A few other things happen along the way as well, including an encounter with a whole fox pack, but the main idea is that everyone manages to get along just fine in the end.

Friendship is what the game tries to emphasize on, and the whole thing is cute enough for the message to get through. It may not be the most complicated game out there, but it’s optimistic and colorful, which does wonders for your state of mind. Speaking of which, the graphics are pretty basic and dull, but the character design is adorable, which makes up for the repetitive textures.

All things considered, Lonely Wolf Treat is like a happy pill you can take to put a smile on your face when your day is a tad too cloudy. On top of that, the game also makes you believe in magical friendships between wolves and bunnies, which is obviously a plus.