The Wings of Sycamore — John William Evelyn

John William Evelyn

Created by

Character Illustrations by

Perry Allen

The Dream of Flight…

It is an era of extravagant inventions, daring feats, and dizzying scientific discoveries. Equipped with wildly imaginative flying machines, the world's pioneering aviators are vying for an exclusive invite to participate in the upcoming:

FIRST INTERNATIONAL GALA FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF AERIAL LOCOMOTION

Through a twist of fate you have made the acquaintance of The Captain Maurice Sycamore, former legendary aviator, and hitherto recluse. They have bestowed upon you the unparalleled privilege (as they see it) of training as their first and only protégé.

In one final push for glory, with your help, they seek to enter The Gala and cement their place in the history books as the first true master of heavier-than-air flight!

Over the course of your adventure you will recruit yet more eccentric aviators to your cause - both friends, and longstanding rivals of Captain Maurice. Together you shall undertake countless adventures in an array of aircraft - gliders, prop planes, helicopters, and more...learning from these legendary aviators as you go.

With word of your feats spreading far and wide, and your renown growing by the day, an invite to the Gala is all but assured...surely?

Press Assets

A Hand-Drawn Aviation Adventure

The Wings of Sycamore is a third-person aviation adventure, set in a Victorian-Britain-inspired fantasy archipelago.

Combining the arcade gameplay of Pilot Wings, with a 90s Saturday morning cartoon story…all wrapped up in a unique pen & ink world inspired by 1900s French Papercraft.

Master a Wealth of Aircraft

From gliders, to pedal-powered craft, and more experimental aircraft as you expand your fleet.

Explore, & Fly Dozens of Unique Missions

Increase your reputation. As it grows, more thrilling - and risky - opportunities will no doubt come your way.

Challenge Rival Pilots

Convince other colourful aviators to join your ranks, and learn their unique skills.

Pen & Ink

Further refining the traditional pen & ink approach employed in the making of The Collage Atlas, The Wings of Sycamore’s world is built using entirely hand-drawn artwork.

Each texture drawn with 0.03mm fine-liner pens, before being carefully scanned and applied to the 3D models that form the world.

A Paper-craft Diorama World

Drawing inspiration from early 20th century paper-craft toys, the game world is a paper diorama brought to life.

The game employs a limited palette - a nod to those utilised by vintage paper-craft. It celebrates the inherent imperfections of the pen & ink textures. Even the aircraft designs are informed by the limitations of paper-craft models.

As with The Collage Atlas before it, The Wings of Sycamore is a celebration of the hand-made.

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