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Astrolabe Games will publish the 2D Metroidvania game developed by Pixel Trash ANATINEformerly titled duckling, for unspecified consoles and PC (Steam), the company announced. A release date has not been announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via Astrolabe Games:
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Join an unlikely hero – a sword-wielding, flute-playing duckling – on an epic adventure in 2D pixel Metroidvania ANATINEDeveloped by the talented solo developer Pixel Trash, it features colorful and lush pixel art, snappy controls, and an imaginative battle system featuring a magic flute.
With a sword in one hand (or a wing?) and a mystical flute in the other, our feathered protagonist – Duck Boy – is ready to brave these powerful foes and defend the magical realm of Avenis. Aside from the obvious sword fight, Duck Boy can play various musical notes with his flute to gain the upper hand in battle or find creative ways to overcome obstacles and traverse the vast landscapes.
Duck triumphing over evil?
When an ancient evil drives the world to the brink of destruction, a brave human is destined to rise from the crumbling ruins. Demons, undead, and other corrupted creatures roam the land of Avenis, devouring the continent’s living. Armed with a flute and a longsword, our duckling must find a way to sweep away all this mess once and for all.
Classic Metroidvania
A classic Metroidvania experience with large, diverse, complex and interesting maps. In this mysterious world, you’ll be constantly drawn to well-curated encounters in all sorts of unexpected locations. The detailed and extensive maps ensure that every adventure is unique.
A brave duck trying to prove his mettle in a lost world
This is Avenis, a mysterious land of treasure and bloodshed. On his journey through Avenis, Duck Boy will jump, swing, dodge and go where he pleases. Nobody knows how many different weapons he can master or how much power his flute has! With a little help from friendly creatures and ancient scrolls, Duck Boy learns many different spells to cast with his flute. He will also acquire a variety of weapons and accessories throughout his adventure, potentially changing his fighting style and strategy.
Duck Boy’s secret weapon: The Magic Flute
The flute’s magical score holds the key to Avenis’ secrets. Rumor has it that by playing the right music, you can communicate with the whole world. Some songs have the power to restore life; others are bursting with sizzling energy, letting Duck Boy go on the offensive. He often has to think hard about how to move forward, as the way forward is not always clear and magic songs can have more than one application. Duck Boy will use up his energy playing the flute, so it’s important to finish the song before it’s completely depleted. The enemies will not make it easy for him!
Different enemies, different landscapes
The world contains a wide variety of environments and landscapes, as the curse of corruption manifests in unique ways on different enemies. Duck Boy will fight in ten different locations including Ever-Autumn Forest, Forgotten Grave and Poisoned Ruins. Each location has a unique ecology with a diverse collection of cursed creatures. In order to restore the land, Duck Boy must also defeat the bosses guarding each location – the Eidolons – beware of these giants!
Check out a new trailer below. Check out a new set of screenshots in the gallery.
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