Gerdy, an apprentice herder, embarks on an epic quest to revive his father from an evil spell. His journey takes him across an island populated by an assortment of wild creatures. To defeat his father's nemesis and restore goodness to the island, Gerdy must hone his herding skills and ultimately compete in a magnificent tournament to name the Master Herder.

You must master the complex relationships between the wild inhabitants, Gerdy's herding techniques, and different environmental elements. You will control 12 unruly island species, each with its own intellect, personality, and behavior patterns. Solve puzzles, manage resources, and employ a high level of strategic thinking to manipulate the various creatures. Immerse yourself in a living, breathing world with lush graphics, incredibly fluid animation, and an unparalleled level of detail. Explore 27 expansive environments filled with more than 200 nonplayer characters. You will experience absorbing, continuous gameplay without load times, and will appreciate the detailed character skin and bone structures of the characters, a complex lighting system, and a seamless blend of natural-looking animation and control. Along the way, you must acquire tools, guidance, and experience from key nonplayer characters by winning challenges and successfully completing side quests.