Fountains reaches Xbox after five years of development

Fountains launched on Xbox on September 17. In an accompanying interview, solo developer John Pywell discusses a five-year development process and the influences behind the exploration-focused game.

The feature identifies Dark Souls and Hollow Knight among its inspirations. Pywell also talks about his computer-science background and the early programming experience that led him toward making games. The interview provides a personal account of the project’s creation rather than a review, following the work behind a small-team release.