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Zelda-like adventure game XEL demo available now, full release Summer 2022

by: Henry - posted: 5/23/2022 10:44:00 AM
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Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Tiny Roar announced that their upcoming game XEL has a demo available now on Steam with the full release coming very soon.

XEL is an isometric sci-fi fantasy action adventure game where you play as Reid trying to uncover her mysterious past on the planet of XEL. It serves as a love letter to classic Zelda titles as it melds together dungeon exploration, challenging puzzles, witty characters and fierce boss battles.

Key Features of XEL Include: 
  • Old School Meets New School: Retro meets modern in a classic top-down RPG gameplay style, and a well-crafted combat system comprised of different attacks, dodging, parrying, and clever gadgets
     
  • Adventure Through Space and Time: Explore the mysterious world of XEL and uncover its dark past, utilizing mind-bending time travel to unlock the secrets of the mysterious land
     
  • A Timeless Audiovisual Experience: Composed by Gidon Wolff, XEL offers a timeless soundtrack complemented by vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate indie team

The demo for XEL is available now on PC via Steam. It includes about 30 minutes of gameplay, including the first mini boss fight. The full game will release sometime summer 2022 on PC via Steam and GOG as well as the Nintendo Switch. Xbox and PlayStation versions launch later this year.

Check out the teaser trailer below: