Logo for the Squids in Forests series.
Squids in Forests is the series of Paper Computer Games which feature the adventures of Ari exploring the forests of Shri. It's a spin-off of the Xaq Series, as well as the Pierre Series, both of which feature him as an ally.
Cast of Characters[]
Main Characters[]
- Ari, the main character of the series. He's an agent of Zoovac from Earth who has crashlanded on this strange planet through a strange chain of events. Separated from his friend and partner Pierre, he works to find Pierre and his sister and get home.
- Cassie, another girl from Earth, although she doesn't work for Zoovac. She seems to have been kidnapped for a strange series of experiments. She escaped and teamed up with Ari.
Enemies[]
- The Crodin, An evil empire which has conquered all of Shri, treating the former citizens of Zorelta with cruelty.
- Mysterious Statue, Seemingly a normal religious idol. Or is it?
The Games[]
Forerunners[]
This series is a direct spinoff of the Pierre Series; in fact, it can almost be considered a direct sequel.
The ALIEN Abduction
Ari and Pierre crash on Shri at the end of this adventure.
Ari and Pierre crash on Shri at the end of this adventure.
When EVIL Flows in Freeness
This game is the first adventure featuring Cassie, who might have gone on to feature in her own series. Instead, the character was folded into the Squids in Forests games.
This game is the first adventure featuring Cassie, who might have gone on to feature in her own series. Instead, the character was folded into the Squids in Forests games.
Prelude[]
The Ancient Secret Under Shri
was the first game to feature Ari's adventures on Shri. After getting separated from Pierre and his sister Colette, Ari falls into an underground labyrinth which he must explore.
was the first game to feature Ari's adventures on Shri. After getting separated from Pierre and his sister Colette, Ari falls into an underground labyrinth which he must explore.
The Trilogy[]
Squids in Forests
The titular game of the series, this one has Ari emerge from the Labyrinth and into the forests. He explores old, abandoned structures, climbs trees, and looks for clues. He meets the Miniature People for the first time.
The titular game of the series, this one has Ari emerge from the Labyrinth and into the forests. He explores old, abandoned structures, climbs trees, and looks for clues. He meets the Miniature People for the first time.
Further Sylvan Squidisms
Continued where Squids in Forests left off, and Ari learned more about the miniature people and their society, meeting the Mysterious Statue that they worship.
Continued where Squids in Forests left off, and Ari learned more about the miniature people and their society, meeting the Mysterious Statue that they worship.
Fried Calamari
followed the previous two games, but Ari's exploration turned into a deadly struggle for his life. A deadly enemy stalks our heroes from the shadows.
followed the previous two games, but Ari's exploration turned into a deadly struggle for his life. A deadly enemy stalks our heroes from the shadows.
Mini-sode[]
Preview for PCG 24
Set between parts 2 and 3 of the trilogy. The adventure is interrupted by a foreboding dream. This one-screen mini-adventure warns of the dangers to come in "Fried Calamari".
Set between parts 2 and 3 of the trilogy. The adventure is interrupted by a foreboding dream. This one-screen mini-adventure warns of the dangers to come in "Fried Calamari".