Devolver Digital is working alongside developer Heart Machine to bring their thrilling new action-packed side-scroller, Possessor(s), to the console market. This exhilarating game is slated for a PlayStation 5 release, joining its already announced Windows PC version on Steam, with both platforms expecting the launch sometime in 2025.
Possessor(s) immerses players in a high-adrenaline experience, drawing inspiration from platform fighters to deliver intense combat within a beautifully intricate world. As players navigate the game, they step into the shoes of Luca, the host, and Rehm, her reluctant partner, as they delve into a city submerged in chaos due to an interdimensional disaster. Survival hinges on their ability to coexist and work together.
The game promises a multitude of captivating features:
A Fractured World: Venture through a sprawling, interconnected mega-city, now in ruins and shrouded in mystery. From toppled skyscrapers to a forsaken aquarium, each setting pulses with secrets. The breathtaking 3D landscapes offer a perfect canvas for vivid hand-drawn characters and enigmatic sci-fi horror, all of which will draw players deeper into its haunting narrative.
A Complex Narrative: Players have the freedom to choose various paths in an open-ended world as they strive to uncover the calamity’s cause. Along the way, they’ll encounter a host of intriguing characters, each harboring their own sorrowful stories as they deal with the aftermath of the disaster.
Precision Engagement: The gameplay is a masterclass in fast-paced platforming, boasting a plethora of unique movement abilities that enhance thrilling and precise combat. Players must deftly balance ground and air attacks, execute combos and juggles, and face a spectrum of lethal foes and formidable bosses. Additionally, discovering and unlocking powerful weapons and upgrades will allow players to advance and explore previously unreachable regions.
With its blend of engaging narrative, stunning visuals, and nerve-racking gameplay, Possessor(s) is primed to capture the imaginations of gamers everywhere, promising an unforgettable journey through its fractured world.
