Side-scrolling ‘Soulslike Metroidvania’ BIOMORPH announced for Switch, PC
Due out in 2023.
Legends of Ethernal developer Lucid Dreams Studio has announced BIOMORPH, a side-scrolling “Soulslike Metroidvania” for Switch and PC (Steam). It willl launch in 2023.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
In BIOMORPH, players must use their skills to explore a vast, varied world. Solve puzzles and platforming challenges, fight deadly monsters and take their shapes to use their powers. But beware—every conquered creature can come back with new and even more threatening powers. Players will level-up their character as they fight through the vast areas around the city, collecting new abilities, mementos and blueprints. The journey will reveal surprising and alarming truths about our hero’s own origins.
Key Features
- Become Your Enemy – Play as the enemies by killing them and taking their shape. You will be able to use their skills to fight other enemies or use their powers to navigate in uncharted territories.
- They Learn Your Ways – Fight your way through a challenging AI system where previously mimicked creatures unlock new powers to create a unique experience while revisiting areas of the game.
- Choose Your Weapons – Choose your fighting style by using an arsenal of melee and range weapons, each of them having its own upgrade trees, to bash and shoot enemies. Create different builds in support of your play style by equipping and mixing different unique skills that you can upgrade.
- Explore a Vast World – Explore a vast non-linear, interconnected world composed of 16 different environments, home of optional boss fights, eccentric NPCs, tons of secrets and upgrades to reward the most daring explorer.
- Personalize a Village – Rebuild the city of Blightmoor and befriend the townspeople, learning more about both their and the town’s origins. Customize the look of the city to have a unique experience and to feel at home.
Watch the announcement teaser trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.