Hey, Xbox followers!
We wish to share some nice information with you. Ranging from final Friday, January 13, you possibly can play UnderDungeon in your Xbox consoles. We’re all extremely excited and comfortable concerning the launch, so should you nonetheless haven’t heard of this title (how is that this even attainable?!), I’m right here to save lots of the day and inform you few phrases about what’s fascinating on this piece of indie, retro code, who’re its creators and the way it began. Additionally a superb query is why we selected Friday the thirteenth for the discharge date… Effectively, learn on!
And by the best way, good to satisfy you, I’m Chris.
Easy Doesn’t Imply Simplistic
However what is that this UnderDungeon anway, you ask? It’s a nifty, peculiar dungeon crawler and traditional role-playing sport wherein the protagonist is Kimuto, a cute sword-wielding kitten, on the search to face the cruel world of labor in his first day of the brand new job. Sounds intriguing? Alright, how about the truth that it’s a full retro expertise with sharp 1-bit visuals and catchy music and sound results? Not satisfied but? Okay, what if I advised you that there’s tons of humor right here, fascinating chcaracters you possibly can work together and chat with and gameplay twists taken from different genres (like… arcade and rythmic ranges and even 3D sections)?
What do you suppose now, huh?!
I do know what you considering. What’s that, the reward track of the sport that appears prefer it was taken from GameBoy period? (That was tough) However let me inform you that UnderDungeon is a superb instance of a sport that doesn’t appear to be something particular at first look but it surely shines and glows if you give it a shot.
Apart from, as we speak, when dozens of recent titles being launched just about daily, it’s straightforward to skip one thing that could be actually fascinating and playable, particularly if from the start it’s aimed toward a particular viewers. In order that was the case right here. Underdungeon at first appeared to us like a ‘simply one other retro miniature’ however then it captivated us that a lot so with pleasure, we determined to assist its creators with the discharge.
Retro Souls Final Eternally
The sport is created by Josyan, solo indie developer who beforehand labored on video games resembling Zeroptian Invasion and Tamiku. He was additionally concerned in engaged on the Alex Kidd in MW remake. He determined to staff up with José Ramón “Bibiki” García, composer and sound designer, in order that collectively they might create a mission that may be a nice tribute to the retro classics (like The Legend of Zelda or Dragon Quest). Outdated gameplay method meets trendy and polished execution right here, each in gameplay and audio and visuals so it’s an excellent alternative to enter old-school gaming pit.
Whereas writing this text, I took the possibility of asking Josyan himself for a short touch upon the sport’s idea. Right here’s what he advised me:
“It’s truly a small experiment, once I began it was extra like a clean sheet the place I might put mechanics, jokes and moments that I preferred. I additionally really feel that it’s a very private mission because it embodied a lot of my very own concepts and messages. I’m impressed by all of the traditional grades dungeon crawlers, however the sport has so many various mechanics and mini-games that I’d be mendacity if there wasn’t a lifetime of fine gaming moments in there. I hope all those that get pleasure from trying to find secrets and techniques past what the eyes can understand will like the sport and in addition the traditional gamers after all!”.
Thus, your job will probably be to traverse dungeons and clear them of vicious monsters, combat large bosses, accumulate gadgets or clear up numerous puzzles. However that is solely a small a part of what has been ready for you, as you possibly can deduce from the textual content above. And right here’s the hidden great thing about UnderDungeon, as a result of below the guise of easy, little sport, there are a lot of surprises.
See You Underground!
UnderDungeon is out there now on Xbox One and Xbox Collection X|S, so you possibly can go on an journey as we speak. Energy up your console, seize the sword and let all of it start! And as for this Friday the thirteenth… Stored you in your toes, huh? Effectively, I don’t wish to spoil anyhing so… You need to uncover it by your self within the sport, however we’d love to listen to your ideas on the sport so don’t hesitate to share them with us.
Additionally don’t neglect to go to our web site www.reddeergames.com and socials!
See you!
UnderDungeon
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$13.99
$11.19
Armed to the tooth
This fantasy world let’s you combat in quite a lot of methods. Magical bubbles, a boomerang cannon or a traditional longsword can go a great distance on this overseas land. Each one in all your weapons will be additional upgraded to unlock their hidden potential.
Fascinating world
Take pleasure in stylized 2D graphics, and mini video games. Each character you meet has one thing fascinating to say…possibly apart from the geese. Different then that, pay shut consideration to all of them.
Hidden secrets and techniques
All through the map, you will discover secret areas with some very unusual fellows. What might they be as much as? There is just one option to discover out.
