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Stardust Demon is an intergalactic metroidvania that looks very snazzy indeed, and it’s out nowHow two people developed this is beyond me
How two people developed this is beyond me
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Image credit:resnijars
Stardust Demon Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube
Stardust Demon Launch Trailer
In Stardust Demon you play as Algol, a fuzzy demon bear (?) who explores alien planets. You’ll solve puzzles, do some nice hopping, grind on neon rails, and hit baddies with your powers - of which, there are lots. You’ve got fire breathe, you’ve got sticky bombs, a reflect beam, and the best-sounding one? A pogo stick.
As for those planets, there’s Wexia, replete with “dangerous flora and fauna” and home to “worm-like and quirky Wexoids”. Klonix is the “ethereal planet” and actually home tofriendlydemons, while Purrafiny is an aquatic number and outpost for “nefarious poachers” and “animal collectors”. There are more (some aren’t even planets) and, honestly, they look 1000% more interesting and quirky than a lot of worlds I’ve seen in retro-fied platformers nowadays. The trailer really highlights their diversity.
Another thing I’d like to highlight is Algol’s walk: a very good little plod that makes the physical act of pottering around those vicious planets lighter on the heart in general. Never underestimate the power of a good walk animation, I say.
You can find the game overon Steamif you’re keen.
