Lunar Ray Games, the developer behind the gorgeous pixel artwork Metroidvania Timespinner, has introduced that it is creating a sequel (thanks, Gematsu!). A launch date hasn’t been introduced, however hopefully, we’ll see it someday subsequent yr.
Timespinner 2: Unwoven Dream is coming to Steam and unspecified consoles, however provided that the unique tile got here to Switch in 2019 (only a yr after the PS4 and PC model), it is pretty seemingly it will see the sunshine of day on Switch — or maybe Nintendo’s subsequent console. The sequel takes place “after the events of Timespinner” in accordance with the sport’s official web site however stars a brand new protagonist in Auria who — like Lunais from the primary sport — can wield highly effective orbs of magic.
The first sport drew many beneficial comparisons with Castlevania, significantly Symphony of the Night, Aria of Sorrow, and Order of Ecclesia with the power to swap your Orb load-outs to cope with completely different conditions, and going by the announcement trailer, it seems like Auria might have much more up her sleeve, together with minions, particular jumps, and extra. The pixel artwork is trying as good as ever, and Jeff Ball is again on composing duties, so we’re desperate to see how all the things comes collectively as soon as once more.
We’ve acquired some screenshots of the sport, together with a tough define of the plot, straight from the Timespinner 2 web site:
Avert the Impending Apocalypse
Auria, a retired battle hero, awakens to the ominous stirrings of the catastrophic Unwoven Dream. Amidst the turmoil, her son runs away to show that he’s the destined hero who can forestall the approaching collapse of actuality. Driven by a mom’s love, Auria embarks on a quest to save lots of her son, solely to unveil the reality behind the prophecies and her function in staving off an irreversible cataclysm.A Holy Warrior Returns to Battle
Once once more, Auria should wield her Orbs of crystallized magic to guard those that she loves. Bolstered by her therapeutic religion, she’s going to develop in power and agility to surpass any impediment. Even ought to she fall in battle, the blessing of the Eternal Mother will return Auria to life as soon as extra; nothing will stand in her manner!
Explore a Fantastic World
Embark alongside Auria on a grand odyssey via the sprawling interconnected realm of Surflynd. From eerie woodlands to the ominous Tower of the Apocalypse, from darkish underwater depths to the ethereal Domain of Dreams, her journey is aware of no bounds. Explore a lovingly drawn pixel-art world, accompanied by a wonderful musical rating by Jeff Ball, in an journey that may be a excellent ode to the basic video games of the 90s.
If you are a fan of Metroidvanias or pixel artwork motion video games, you owe it to your self to take a look at the primary sport on Switch. In our evaluate of Timespinner, we stated that the sport was (and nonetheless is) “Gorgeous to behold and equally delightful to play,” awarding it an 8/10.
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