Honey Time! with Pooh!

About

Honey Time! with Pooh! turns a familiar forest icon into a tense stealth challenge. You play as Friend, a visitor to Pooh's home where things have taken a disturbing turn. The bear's once cozy cottage now feels oppressive, filled with crimson-hued honey and hidden dangers. Your goal is to scavenge useful items while avoiding Pooh's sudden appearances, he'll lunge if he spots you tampering with his belongings. The gameplay balances quiet exploration with quick reflexes, as you dart between rooms during brief windows of opportunity. Simple mechanics mask a growing sense of unease, especially when Pooh's behavior veers from playful to predatory. The game leans into the uncanny contrast between childhood nostalgia and horror tropes. Developer Highlander Interactive uses limited tools to build effective tension, relying on environmental storytelling and sound design to hint at Pooh's transformation. While short and straightforward, its 90-minute runtime maintains a steady pace, with a handful of clever puzzle elements tied to the setting. Early community feedback notes the unsettling tone works best for fans of low-key psychological thrills over action-heavy survival horror. Release date is set for February 13, 2024.

Storyline

In Honey Time with Pooh, your duty will be to investigate why Pooh has become the monster he is now, as no one is clear about the origin of his madness. Throughout the game, you'll have the opportunity to acquire items and more objects that will allow you to confront him.