We first observed Underneath The Island virtually two years in the past, when its debut trailer introduced every kind of blissful reminiscences from the glory days of GBA Zelda flooding again. This weekend, High Hat Studios and Slime King Video games showcased much more of their upcoming Minish Cap-like, and introduced that it will arrive on Change on seventeenth February.
As you may see within the above launch date trailer (narrated by none aside from our good good friend Jon Cartwright, we would add), the GBA appeal is robust with this one — that opening dungeon appears greater than slightly like Deepwood Shrine, no? However that is to not say that it is with out attention-grabbing mechanics of its personal.
The highest-down journey sport sees you play as Nia, an intrepid explorer who units out to avoid wasting Seashell Island from its sinking destiny. It is obtained the same old block sliding and button urgent puzzles that we might anticipate to see from a Zelda-like, however we’re additionally significantly within the ‘Deal with Bag’ merchandise that we noticed within the above trailer, which helps you to befriend or in any other case utilise wild animals’ skills to resolve issues. Come on, who would not like a smiling pixel artwork canine?
This is a rundown of the sport’s key options and a handful of screenshots from its eShop itemizing:
DISCOVER THE LEGEND OF WHAT’S UNDER THE ISLAND!Uncover a sinking thriller and step into the position of Nia, a newcomer to Seashell Island – and be part of forces with native woman Avocado to research an ominous destiny – the island’s destined to sink beneath the ocean! Discover colourful areas, battle unknown creatures, and uncover the traditional mysteries that would threaten your new dwelling.
CLASSIC TOP-DOWN ADVENTUREJourney throughout a lush island, dropped at life with vibrant pixel artwork and timeless top-down exploration. Delve into hidden corners, uncover secrets and techniques, and face harmful foes throughout various, interconnected biomes.
SIX DISTINCT REGIONS TO EXPLOREFrom eerie sentient greenhouses, to frozen caverns, and chaotic sawmills, every biome holds its personal risks, upgrades, and treasures to uncover! Turn out to be the champion of the cook-off, reunite misplaced cats, and dodge the fashion of the cereal pirates.
STRANGE ENEMIES & UNUSUAL TACTICSFace off in opposition to vomiting eggplants, tunnelling wolves, and different weird creatures. Use artefacts, loot, and new skills you uncover to show the tide of battle. Befriend animals and see in the event that they might help you in your journey – significantly should you give them treats!
A CAST OF MEMORABLE CHARACTERSMeet the island’s quirky inhabitants, every with their very own persona, story, and a job to play in your journey. Forge friendships, help, and see how they will help you in return.
Underneath the Island arrives on the Change eShop in only a few weeks for £17.99 / $19.99.
What do you make of the GBA vibes on this one? Will you be checking it out later this month? Tell us within the feedback.
