A Pocket Full of Slagford – a retro-futurist take on Thatcher-era northern England
Summary
A Pocket Full of Slagford is a new 3D puzzle adventure game set in a strange future version of northern England influenced by the 1980s Thatcher era. The game, created by solo developer Patrick Grant, uses a unique puzzle system and aims to combine a strong story with retro-style graphics inspired by classic point-and-click games.Key Facts
- The game is a 3D puzzle adventure with a retro, point-and-click style.
- It is set in a surreal near-future northern England that reflects effects of the Thatcher era.
- The main character is Pip Bunting, a local boy who uses a mysterious relic to change reality.
- Developer Patrick Grant is based in New Zealand and is the sole creator through his studio Slumps.
- The game’s design includes collecting and pasting scenery "imprints" to solve puzzles.
- Grant wants to evoke the late 1990s CD-ROM game era with looping backgrounds and simple 3D models.
- The story draws on northern English culture, inspired by British TV shows like Boys from the Blackstuff.
- Themes include working-class life, economic hardship, and class conflict, but with a comedic and surreal tone.
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