Astrolabe Games to publish 2D Metroidvania game ANATINE for consoles, PC
Join an unlikely hero on an epic adventure.
Astrolabe Games will publish Pixel Trash-developed 2D Metroidvania game ANATINE, formerly titled Duck Boy, for unspecified consoles and PC (Steam), the company announced. A release date was not announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via Astrolabe Games:
About
Join an unlikely hero—a sword-wielding, flute-playing Duck Boy—on an epic adventure in the 2D pixel Metroidvania ANATINE, developed by the talented solo developer Pixel Trash, featuring colorful and lush pixel art, snappy controls, and an inventive combat system featuring a magical flute.
With the sword in one hand (or wing?) and a mystical flute in the other, our feathered protagonist—Duck Boy—is set to brave those powerful enemies and defend the magical realm of Avenis. Aside from the obvious swordplay, Duck Boy will be able to utilize his flute to play different musical notes to gain an upper hand in combat or find creative ways to overcome obstacles and traverse the vast landscapes.
Duck Triumphs Evil?
When an ancient evil pushes the world towards the brink of destruction, a brave individual is destined to rise from the crumbling ruins. Demons, the undead and other corrupted creatures roam the land of Avenis, feasting on the continent’s living. Armed with a flute and a longsword, our Duck Boy must find a way to sweep away all this filth once and for all.
Classic Metroidvania
A classic metroidvania experience with large-scale, diverse, complex and interesting maps. In this mysterious world, you will constantly find yourself drawn to well-curated encounters in all sorts of unexpected places. The richly detailed and vast maps means that everyone’s adventure is unique.
A Brave Duck Showing Off His Skills in a Lost World
This is Avenis, a mysterious land of treasures and bloodshed. As he travels through Avenis, Duck Boy will jump, swing, dodge, and go wherever he pleases. Nobody knows how many different kinds of weapons he can master, or how much power is contained within his flute! With some help from friendly creatures and ancient scrolls, Duck Boy will learn many different magics that can be performed with his flute. He will also gain a variety of weapons and accessories throughout his adventure, each of them potentially altering his battle style and strategy.
Duck Boy’s Secret Weapon: The Magic Flute
The flute’s magic score holds the key to Avenis’ secrets. Rumor has it that by playing the right music, one can establish communication with the entire world. Some songs have the power to restore life; others brim with crackling energy, letting Duck boy go on the offensive. Often, he will have to think hard about how to progress, as the way forward isnt always clear, and magic songs can have more than one application. Duck boy will use up his energy when he plays the flute, so it’s important to finish the song before it’s completely depleted. The enemies won’t go easy on him!
Different Enemies, Different Landscapes
The world contains a variety of environments and landscapes, as the corruption curse is manifested in unique ways for different enemies. Duck Boy will take fight in ten different locales such as the Ever-Autumn Forest, the Forgotten Grave, and the Poisoned Ruins. Each locale features a unique ecology with a diverse collection of cursed creatures. To help restore the land, Duck Boy will also have to defeat the bosses that guard each locale—the Eidolons—watch out for those behemoths!
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