You can’t pet this dog, but you can take them on a road trip

polygon.com:

In the newly announced Sunset Hills, you can do a whole lot more than simply pet the dog. In this adventure, you can help one write a novel! According to a description of the game from its debut trailer, you’ll travel from city to city as Nico the dog, as they write a novel and make sense of a post-war world.

We have good boys and more in Cool WIP, Polygon’s weekly roundup of eye-catching clips and screenshots of works in progress. Each week, the Polygon staff scours the internet for the most interesting games still under construction, to give you a sampler of the coolest up-and-coming projects.

This week we have wiggling trees, a creepy behind-the-scenes look at animating characters, and a creepy bolder made of living bodies.

Sunset Hills is the latest title from the Shanghai-based indie studio, Cotton Game. A new trailer from the developers shown on the Wholesome Games account shares various moments from the game, including a clip of two giant dogs trying to fit into their teeny tiny car. Its laid back acoustic track and stunning art seem like the game will make for a tranquil, reflective adventure.

Sunset Hills is the story of Nico, a novelist who travels from city to city in the aftermath of a war, visiting former comrades and learning about different ways of life. As they reunite, they recall their past experiences and reveal the true purpose of Nico's journey. pic.twitter.com/Z5PGDryQY8

A clip from developer Pyro Lith shows off an enemy in the distance: a giant, creepy robot that looms over an entire deserted area. As the character runs, the robot fires at them all the way from where it’s stationed — maybe that’s why there are so few buildings or characters around. The robot’s stature and gangly nature remind