Heart Machine, the artisan behind splendid indie creations such as Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, art not solely engrossed in the crafting of Hyper Light Breaker at this moment. Nay, they hath recently unveiled Possessor(s) during the annual Devolver Direct.
The revelation trailer for Possessor(s) doth showcase primarily gameplay, granting us a maiden glimpse into this picturesque 2D action platformer. As per a herald from Devolver Digital, ’tis known that offspring of the platform combat ilk, like Super Smash Bros., hath influenced its skirmishes. Players shalt fashion ethereal and terrestrial combinations with diverse weapons and talents unearthed during this voyage through the realm of science fiction. ‘Tis evident that Possessor(s) shall also bear semblance to Metroidvania, where weapons and talents acquired doth unlock fresh domains, granting players abundant freedom to wander.
Whilst the gameplay of Possessor(s) appears most gratifying, Heart Machine shalt also place great emphasis upon its narrative. Possessor(s) unfolds within a submerged city ravaged by an otherworldly disaster. ‘Tis this calamity that causeth Luca, our protagonist, to become entwined with a being known as Rehm, embarking on a quest to explore and endure alongside. In sum, ’tis shaping up to be starkly distinct from Hyper Light Breaker, the brainchild of the same studio; perchance thou shalt prefer Possessor(s) an thou be drawn more to Metroidvanias than roguelikes.
Possessor(s) shall grace PCs and consoles come the year 2025. As to what festivities Devolver Digital hath unfurled during the 2024 Devolver Direct, they hath proclaimed the advent of Anger Foot and The Crush House, unveiled a grand expansion for The Talos Principle 2, and disclosed Tenjutsu, a fresh venture from one of the minds behind Dead Cells.
