If you’ve ever dreamt about combiningElden Ring’s dark fantasy world with the Metroid franchise’s gameplay, then you’ve come to the right place.
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Described as a “challenging 2D action platformer”, developers note thatSkelethronetakes inspiration from both the Castlevania andDark Soulsfranchises.
Speaking ofElden Ring, take a look at the incredible trailer for the upcomingShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion below.
In the free prologue, you’ll be able to get to grips with the game’s movement and combat, acquiring various relics, items and abilities.
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You’ll need to progress if you want to test your skills against the multiple bosses on offer, with “other creatures from the Dark Ages” also teased.
In the main game, you’ll eventually gain access to bows, scythes, longwords, whips, pistols, rifles, and multiple endings - so there’s a lot on offer.
The full game is set to launch on Steam in Q4 of 2024, which runs from October to December, but the prologue is already generating ‘Very Positive’ reviews.
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“Dark Souls reimagined in two dimensions, with its own distinct atmosphere, mechanics, and lore,” one reviewer wrote, while another added, “It is quite gripping with its mature and serious tone. Dark Souls-inspired, with a touch of Metroidvania thrown in, it offers a decent, varied world to explore.”
If that sounds up your alley, you can wander over to Steam to sample the free prologue now.
Topics:Steam,PC,Elden Ring,Dark Souls
