Forget inheriting a dumpy old farm: your cool uncle left you a ‘seaplane delivery service’ in this open world life sim [Video]

I’ve been playing a lot of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 lately so I’ve got planes on my branes. That made Lou’s Lagoon an instant “Yes please!” for me when I caught its gameplay trailer at today’s Wholesome Snack showcase.

Instead of inheriting a dumpy old farm from a relative, as is so often the case in life sims, in Lou’s Lagoon you’re given a seaplane delivery service. Instead of chopping down trees you’ll be soaring above them as you explore the islands of a colorful archipelago. I’m in! Here’s a look at the trailer:

Having your own seaplane sounds cool enough already, but that’s just one of your toys in Lou’s Lagoon. You’ll also have a glider for exploring, a fishing rod for, well, fishing, and something much cooler than a pickaxe to gather materials:

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