It’s been seven years since Robit Games launched the unique freeware Treasure Adventure Game. The charming exploration-focused platformer received over a whole lot of hearts, and claimed itself a couple of awards within the course of, and so its teensy-tiny two man improvement staff (one programmer, one musician on the time) set their sights a little bit greater.
Despite recruiting a couple of new associates alongside the way in which, it will need to have felt like an eternity of wrestle for the builders, however in the present day their sequel/remake/followup Treasure Adventure World is that can be purchased beneath the banner of Starbound devs and Stardew Valley writer Chucklefish Games. If the trailer inside is to be believed, it seems to be all the things the unique was after which some.
Don’t let the marginally stiff (by trendy requirements) sprites put you off giving this one a glance. If it’s something like its predecessor, on your cash you’re almost certainly getting a surprisingly lengthy (the builders estimate 18 hours on common) and diversified platform journey that marches to the beat of its personal drum. Part Knytt, half Metroid, this can be a recreation firstly about exploration and discovery, fixing puzzles with attention-grabbing new instruments, and sometimes tussling with baddies each at sea and land, and loads of elective encounters that’ll solely reveal themselves in case you dig deep.
The central device in your journey is a magical little ship which may shrink down to slot in your pocket, that means that each physique of water you encounter is the potential begin of a brand new journey, or not less than no impediment to development. Along the way in which you’ll choose up a metroid-esque assortment of instruments and powers, and early on you’ll end up swapping management between your younger protagonist and their loyal speaking parrot, opening up a stunning variety of routes and potentialities. If it’s something like the unique freeware recreation, count on that sense of increasing freedom to hold the sport all the way in which to the finale.
Treasure Adventure World is on the market now by way of Steam and GOG for £7/$10. The unique Treasure Adventure Game continues to be free as it ever was.
