If you are after another 2D platformer to enjoy look no further than Thunder Lotus Games' Sundered. Nintendo Switch owners will be able to pick up this great title on December 21st.
For those that don't know what Sundered is, the title is developed by Thunder Lotus Games who also developed the title Jotun. Just like Jotun, Sundered features beautiful hand-drawn art and animation and throws the player into a horrifying fight for survival and sanity. Players will take the reins of "Eshe, a wanderer in a ruined world, trapped in ever-changing caverns filled with hordes of terrifying enemies."
With Eshe, players will "Harness the power of corrupted relics to defeat gigantic bosses, at the cost of your humanity." In the features section of the games description, it describes hundreds of upgrades and multiple character builds and 15+ hours of gameplay to enjoy. In the entirety of this post you will find a further breakdown on the game. Sundered will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch on December 21st.
Resist or Embrace:
Sundered is a horrifying fight for survival and sanity, a hand-drawn epic from the creators of Jotun. It is a replayable metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers. You play Eshe, a wanderer in a ruined world, trapped in ever-changing caverns filled with hordes of terrifying enemies. Harness the power of corrupted relics to defeat gigantic bosses, at the cost of your humanity. Resist or embrace.
Key Features:
- Beautiful hand-drawn art and animation
- Terrifyingly epic boss fights
- Unique abilities that may be powerfully corrupted... at a cost
- Hundreds of upgrades and multiple character builds
- Dynamic encounters against hordes of enemies
- A mix of hand-crafted & procedural levels
- Multiple endings and over 15 hours of gameplay
Core Gameplay:
Delve into a procedurally generated dungeon at the heart of a beautiful hand-drawn world. Classic Metroidvania elements such as backtracking, secrets and unlocking new abilities that open new regions are at the core of the exploration experience.
Fight:
Confront hordes of dynamically spawned eldritch monsters. Put your skills and reflexes to the test through furious melee combat and epic boss fights against uniquely designed enemies. All monster spawns are dynamic, constantly keeping you on your toes.
Die:
Designed as a challenging adventure for seasoned gamers, frequent deaths are part of the Sundered experience. But taking our inspiration from our favorite rogue-like games, death in Sundered is only the beginning.
Upgrade:
When you die, you respawn in the Hub, where you level up and customize your character. Equip and upgrade a host of unique Perks, stats and special Abilities hidden throughout the world.