The Eternal Life of Goldman launches this holiday

This holiday season, the hand-drawn side-scrolling platform game titled “The Eternal Life of Goldman” is set to be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and personal computers via Steam. This announcement was made by publishers THQ Nordic and developers Weappy.

Here is an overview of the game, via THQ Nordic:

About

In this captivating journey through a platformer game, delve into an expansive, artistically crafted archipelago, reminiscent of timeless folklore tales, and conquer a cryptic Divinity.

A Tale With Hidden Depths

The Enduring Saga of Goldman

In this lively yet ominous tale, legends, folktales, and mythology are intricately intertwined. It explores the genre in a fresh, unconventional manner, presenting surprises around every corner.

In your journey, you reach the Archipelago for an unusual purpose: to eliminate the Divinity, a legendary being whose existence is whispered about yet unseen. To uncover the Divinity, you’ll need to explore the numerous mysteries these islands conceal. What awaits you is a realm marred by sorrow, teeming with peculiar personalities and striking contrasts.

As a gamer, I’d relish the chance to enhance my adventurer’s staff with fresh components, uncovering secret capabilities that would enable me to traverse the enigmatic Archipelago and encounter astounding beasts.

Hand Crafted to the Smallest Detail

As a fellow enthusiast of timeless cartoons, comics, and games, I’m thrilled to share that “The Eternal Life of Goldman” is the fruit of years of dedicated labor by individuals who share your passion. Our aim was to create an unyielding 2D masterpiece, one that would captivate with its breathtaking beauty. To achieve this, we delved into the genre’s origins and chose the most arduous path: painstakingly drawing, coloring, and animating each frame by hand using traditional techniques. We spared no effort, and the outcome is truly rewarding.

In “The Eternal Life of Goldman,” no two rooms, landscapes, objects, characters, or visual effects are identical. Every element, every detail, has been meticulously designed and executed with utmost care.

Do you recall the moment as a kid when you witnessed your initial 16-bit platformer game, astonished beyond words? Our goal is to help you revisit those sensations or perhaps savor them for the very first time.

Tapping the Best of the Genre

Instead of following traditional clichés and formulas, “The Eternal Life of Goldman” subverts the genre by incorporating the best elements of side-scrollers from different styles, fads, and eras, while omitting unnecessary frustrations that don’t add value or waste time.

This game requires precise skill, but it avoids becoming a tedious task that relies on rote memorization and mechanical execution of specific sequences. Instead, the secret to mastering it lies in being creative and adaptable.

In “The Eternal Life of Goldman,” exploration is actively promoted, and it offers a feeling of discovery without the frustration of getting lost or confused upon acquiring new skills or items. It’s hard to linger in this game without engaging in something engaging.

Ultimately, this is an engaging game featuring intricate settings, well-developed characters, and a deeply layered narrative; however, it manages to avoid becoming overly contemplative or affected. Instead, each component contributes to an exhilarating journey that leaves you breathless and moved.

Watch a new trailer below.

Extended Gameplay Trailer

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Extended Gameplay Trailer

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