Neverway, the horror, life simulation, and action RPG hybrid co-created by the pixel artist behind Celeste, will launch for Switch and PC via Steam in October, with “more consoles to be announced,” developer Coldblood Inc. announced. A free “Prologue” demo is available now for PC.
Here is an overview of the game, via Coldblood Inc.:
About
After quitting her dead-end job, Fiona starts over on a farm and becomes the immortal herald of a dead god. Make friends, fight through horrors and pay your debt in this nightmarish life simulation RPG.
Play the prologue now on Steam!
Key Features
- Co-directed by Pedro Medeiros, pixel artist from Celeste and Towerfall.
- Featuring an original soundtrack by Disasterpeace, from Hyper Light Drifter, FEZ, and It Follows.
- Crunchy sounds by Martin Kvale (NokNok Audio), from Tiny Glade and Dome Keeper.
- Made with Murder Engine, an open source engine by ex-Microsoft Isadora Sophia.
- Blends life sim and action RPG on a slow-burning psychological horror.
- Story rich and narrative driven with interactive cutscenes inspired by Mother 3.
- Fast-paced combat inspired by The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
- Meet or date 10+ characters with unique routines and storylines.
- Customize your playstyle with crafted items and combat abilities.
- Unlock combat abilities through friendship bonds.
- Farm, fish, craft, and build a new life on a remote island.
- Time progresses in three slots that you choose when to advance: morning, afternoon, and evening.
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
