Tag: platformer

Degrees of Separation

developed by Moondrop  |  Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

“A puzzle-adventure game that requires players to harness the elements of heat and cold to succeed.  Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their respective powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

“Players take on the roles of Ember and Rime in single-player and cooperative multiplayer to solve the game’s environmental obstacles, drawing on their unique skills to traverse through beautiful, puzzle-filled environments.  The two will learn to lean on one another, their individual forces working to bring them closer together…or tear them apart.”

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via Get Indie Gaming Release: Feb 14, 2019

Inmost

developed by Hidden Layer Games | Platforms: Windows, Switch

“An atmospheric, story-driven puzzle platformer, following three playable characters within one dark, interconnecting story. In an old abandoned castle, you’ll need to explore every nook and cranny, avoid detection, slice your way through enemies and spring deadly traps in order to escape the evil that lurks within…”

[Wishlist on Steam]  |  [ Visit the Website ]

via /r/IndieGaming Release: 2019

Songbird Symphony

developed by Joysteak Studios  |  Platforms: Windows, PS4, Switch

“A heart-warming journey of discovery, as orphaned chick ‘Birb’ sets off to find his true origins.  Follow this cheerful little bouncing bird who revels in singing, and guide him through this magical journey of stunning pixel art and gorgeous animation that shapes itself to your musical interactions.  Chirp to activate platforms, and sing to the residents of the forest, learning new notes to aid you in captivating rhythm battles against the creatures of this sprawling, enchanting world.”

[Wishlist on Steam]  |  [Play the Demo]  |  [Visit the Website]

Art by Griselda Gabriele
Release: July 25, 2019

Hoa

“A platform-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-painted art and a calm, relaxing atmosphere. The game tells the story about Hoa, a little girl who lost her family, and her journey through a breathtaking and magical world back to her homeland.”

This is still really early in development but already looks beautiful using hand-drawn backgrounds with 3-D characters and leaves.

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Etherborn

developed by Altered Matter  |  Platform: Windows

“An exploration platformer game set in a strange and exotic world where the laws of physics behave in a completely different way than in ours. The main character experiences gravity in a direction perpendicular to the surface she’s standing on, allowing endless exploration possibilities in beautifully crafted environments.

“The game offers a series of navigation-based puzzles; players will have to explore their surroundings in order to figure out each one’s underlying logic, find the correct route to advance and unlock it.”

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Drop Alive

developed by Invi Games  |  Platforms: Windows

“A platformer where you control a little drop of water that can transform into ice and steam to overcome its journey.”

“An adventurous and curious water drop is trapped inside a house and needs your help to get back to the place she truly belongs to; a nearby glistening river. Climb a pile of jars, squeeze yourself through pipes and manage to get past a fridge full of stalactites without bursting. Use your wit to change from one state to another (liquid, solid and gas) surpassing every obstacle thrown your way as the game’s difficulty increases.”

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via The Co-Optional Podcast

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap

developed by Lizardcube, published by DotEmu  |  Platforms: Windows (possibly Mac, Linux, & consoles)

“Cursed into a half-human, half-lizard monstrosity by the Meka-Dragon, a lonesome adventurer is facing the challenge of a lifetime! In search for a cure, our mutated anti-hero will explore the many traps of Monster Land… and defeat many stuff-throwing, curse-wielding dragons. How many more transformations can one hopeful body survive as it turns into a Lizard, a Mouse, a Piranha, a Lion, and a Hawk…”

This is a reverse engineered remake of Sega’s Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap.  The developer took apart the code in the original to see how it all worked and has teamed up with an artist to create an authentic (but enhanced) follow up.  You can read more about the process of deconstruction on their dev log here.

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I went through a video by World of Longplays and put together a little comparison of the old and the new.

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