Top Hat Studios and Slime King Games have announced that their pixel art action RPG, Under the Island, will be available on February 17th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Dive into a nostalgic 90s-inspired fantasy world in this 2D action RPG! Your island is sinking, and it’s up to you to save it and become a hero. Battle monsters, solve tricky puzzles, and enjoy the thrill of discovering hidden secrets as you explore a dangerous and mysterious land.
Remember the excitement of Saturday mornings as a kid, rushing to play video games? That feeling of exploring new worlds, full of hidden adventures around every corner? Under the Island is a 2D action RPG designed to recapture that magic. It’s all about the joy of open-ended exploration and discovering secrets, just like when you were a kid exploring your own backyard.
Meet Nia, a brave and spirited newcomer to Seashell Island! After a rocky start getting to know the island and its people, she finds herself at odds with Avocado, a smart and established local. Together, they discover a shocking secret: the island is destined to sink! Play as Nia and face tough monsters, solve challenging puzzles, and explore beautiful, lively environments. You’ll meet a memorable cast of characters, each with their own unique story, and uncover the island’s hidden secrets. Can you find a way to save your new home before time runs out?
Key Features
- Embark on a thrilling adventure through a vibrant island world, filled with at least 6 different diverse biomes that change according to the day/night cycle and weather.
- Meet fascinating characters just waiting to get to know you with their own stories to tell!
- Or get foiled by and bicker with Avocado, that’s fine too…
- Traverse treacherous dungeons and caves, ranging from sentient greenhouses, to treacherous ice caverns, to crazy saw mills, gathering unique items and artifacts to become stronger and unlock new abilities.
- Fight weird enemies like eggplants that can’t stop throwing up on the floor, and wolves that somehow dig underground. And walking onions that would love nothing more than to whack you with their stalks… discover new ways to fight them, and new strategies with the artifacts, loot, and upgrades you discover around the island!
- Experience the world in unique different ways from playthrough to playthrough, with different events and challenges to encounter and overcome, all depending on the order you decide to approach them in.
- Uncover the secrets of the island’s ancient past, piecing together clues to unravel the truth behind its mysterious sinking.
- Embrace the freedom and fluidity of an adventure directed by yourself, exploring the island’s nooks and crannies at your own pace and discovering hidden secrets along the way.
- Befriend and help animals and treat them with snacks! Maybe some of them can help you?
Watch a new trailer below.
Release Date Trailer
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