I assumed we should have written about The Siege And The Sandfox earlier than, however nope. It due to this fact falls to me to let you know about this “2D stealth Metroidvania”. These phrases alone are sufficient to get me , however there is a trailer under that exhibits it in motion in the event you want somewhat extra.
The narrative setup is widespread sufficient: you are falsely accused of murdering the king and thrown into the labyrinthine dungeons under the palace. You must make your approach again topside to avoid wasting the dominion, however that is a kind of conditions the place as an alternative of preserving criminals in small jail cells, they’ve seemingly constructed a whole underworld for them to reside in. You will journey by way of “darkish caves, dusty mausoleums, harmful prisons, and crumbling historic structure” whereas sneaking round and thru the foes that reside there.
As platformers go, it seems to be weighty. It isn’t Prince Of Persia or One other World, as a result of you possibly can walljump and fall giant distances, however your slides and assaults aren’t as swift as one thing like Katana Zero, both. Your footsteps additionally make noise, and also you’re inspired to keep away from enemies and “discover different methods to take care of threats.”
I’m at all times inquisitive about 2D platformers, Metroidvanias, and stealth video games, so a combination of all three is interesting. I’ve been burned earlier than, thoughts you. Ahem.
The Siege And The Sandfox is being developed by Cardboard Sword, who appear to additionally, unusually, be making synthwave driving recreation Transmission on Steam. Sandfox has a barely extra concrete launch date of “2023” and will likely be accessible on Steam, Epic Video games Retailer, GOG and Humble. You’ll be able to presently wishlist it on Steam.