Once We're Home

Begin the journey with Marduk, a spirited rescue dog whose zoomies power his every step. This husky races through the world with energy that can neither be tamed nor denied as he runs, jumps, dashes, flings, and dodges his way toward a place to call home. Yet he doesn’t have a home—and perhaps never did—until a single thread of family ties pulls him forward again and again. Set on the expansive Canadian prairies, his route threads from one owner to the next, a cycle that keeps the longing alive while teaching him courage, patience, and hope. His harrowing voyage becomes a story of family found and family lost—and finally found again with a new family who can unlock a lasting home.

The game blends platforming with exploration and role-playing. You guide Marduk through varied landscapes, using precise timing and quick decisions to navigate obstacles, sprint across open fields, leap across rails, and weave through towns. The world responds to your choices, inviting you to shape the narrative as you go. It’s a journey where action and heart collide, and every sprint may reveal a new memory or a new friend.

Along the road, you’ll talk to other dogs and their Long Paw owners, exchanging stories, learning clues, and deciding how to spend your influence. You can lend a helping paw to dogs in need, or savor the rush of speed and test your limits to prove you’re the fastest dog around. Each interaction opens paths to different outcomes, ensuring the prairie feels alive with possibility.

Be mindful of the prairie’s hazards, including the Canadian Geese, whose presence can complicate your route in surprising ways. Mastering timing and reflexes becomes essential as you navigate through fields, towns, and quiet byways where every corner might hold a new companion or a new challenge.

Ultimately, Once We're Home is more than a chase for a doorstep. It’s a warm, courageous tale about belonging, resilience, and the power of chosen family. Through its platforming action, social connections, and choice-driven storytelling, you’ll witness Marduk’s evolution from a homeless wanderer to a dog who finds meaning and a forever home with a family who loves him for who he is.