Lunar Ray Video games, the developer behind the attractive pixel artwork Metroidvania Timespinner, has introduced that it is growing 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 on condition that the unique tile got here to Change in 2019 (only a yr after the PS4 and PC model), it is pretty probably it will see the sunshine of day on Change — or maybe Nintendo’s subsequent console. The sequel takes place “after the occasions 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 primary sport drew many beneficial comparisons with Castlevania, notably Symphony of the Evening, Aria of Sorrow, and Order of Ecclesia with the power to swap your Orb load-outs to take care of totally different conditions, and going by the announcement trailer, it appears like Auria could have much more up her sleeve, together with minions, particular jumps, and extra. The pixel artwork is trying as sensible as ever, and Jeff Ball is again on composing duties, so we’re wanting to see how all the things comes collectively as soon as once more.
We have got some screenshots of the sport, together with a tough define of the plot, straight from the Timespinner 2 web site:
Avert the Impending ApocalypseAuria, a retired struggle 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. Pushed by a mom’s love, Auria embarks on a quest to avoid wasting her son, solely to unveil the reality behind the prophecies and her position in staving off an irreversible cataclysm.
A Holy Warrior Returns to BattleOnce 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 Everlasting Mom will return Auria to life as soon as extra; nothing will stand in her approach!Discover a Unbelievable WorldEmbark alongside Auria on a grand odyssey by means of the sprawling interconnected realm of Surflynd. From eerie woodlands to the ominous Tower of the Apocalypse, from darkish underwater depths to the ethereal Area of Goals, her journey is aware of no bounds. Discover a lovingly drawn pixel-art world, accompanied by a stupendous musical rating by Jeff Ball, in an journey that could be a excellent ode to the basic video games of the 90s.
Should you’re 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 Change. In our evaluate of Timespinner, we mentioned that the sport was (and nonetheless is) “Beautiful to behold and equally pleasant to play,” awarding it an 8/10.
Have you ever performed Timespinner? Will you be testing the sequel? Tell us within the feedback.
[source timespinner2.com, via gematsu.com]
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