Prepare to venture forth into a beautifully handcrafted kingdom, as today, developer Codenightly revealed the release date for the upcoming Metroidvania, Sunken Sky. The anime-inspired adventure launches on PC via Steam on April 9, with review codes available now for request ahead of the game’s launch.
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Inspired by classics such as Ori and the Blind Forest and Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Sunken Sky aims to be an accessible Metroidvania for those new to the genre, whilst also bringing epic JRPG storytelling for players who want to lose themselves in the world. Players will step into the role of three unlikely heroines, each with their own stories and abilities to uncover.
Journey with the trio as they take down devastating monstrosities, bond with the world’s inhabitants, and come together in a story that is filled with growth and hope.
Sunken Sky Key Features:
- Control Three Brave Heroines: Switch between three unique characters with different abilities to help discover items, vanquish foes, and navigate environmental challenges.
- Explore a Vast Open World: In true Metroidvania fashion, slowly uncover an interconnected map packed full of secrets across environments like hazardous mountains, enchanted forests, and more.
- Genre-bending Gameplay: Sunken Sky is an approachable metroidvania that comes mixed with a lighthearted, wholesome dose of JRPG storytelling for both newcomers and genre veterans.
- Magical Minigames: Take a break from the adventure and dive into rewarding minigames, including cooking challenges and aerial flight segments.
- An Anime-inspired World: Each frame is created with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, helping breathe life into the world of Sunken Sky and its colorful cast of characters.
Sunken Sky launches April 9 on PC via Steam for $15.99. Players can wishlist Sunken Sky today and download the demo to get a taste of what the full game has to offer. More information about the title can be found on sunkensky.com.