There's an anti-industrialist narrative here, perhaps unsurprising from a creator who quit the games industry under a cloud to found a wildlife park, as well as themes of Hillys' local population rising up in resistance to protect their planet. Contrast that to the tactics of those who have corrupted Hillys, and also how her peaceful refuge compares to the DomZ's dark and ominous factories and production lines, where conveyor belts full of mysterious crates are being shipped off to unknown destinations. There's nowhere more colourful - or with a catchier soundtrack - than Jade's noisy rhino neighbours at Mammago Garage.īetter yet, Jade never tarnishes her status by using anything other than a camera to reveal the truth of what is happening around her (oh okay, yes, she does also whack a lot of enemies with a big stick).
Jade's story is one of stepping up from being protector of the orphanage she runs alongside her uncle Pey'j - and goodness me, Pey'j! An incredible character I fear for every time I replay - to being a protector of Hillys in general. Huddled together between its sweeping hills and isolated islands are communities under siege, and a resistance network hoping to make a difference. Suffice to say, though, as the enemy DomZ creatures attack, sending alien meteors raining down, you find yourself wanting to look out for Hillys faster than Rosa Diaz and her pet puppy.Ĭute alien animal kids are a handy shortcut to pathos, of course, but every character on Hillys has a tale to tell. The story of Jade's attempt to save her home planet and understand her role as its protector is a brilliant one I won't spoil here.
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