#action-platformer

#action-platformer

Bradley the Badger 's trailer sees the titular character enthusiastically setting out on his latest adventure, to discover his house is now inside some sort of grimdark Soulslike. Walls are made of petrified hands, some holding blue-glowing lanterns, and then a title card drops in reading "Badgerborne." But as Bradley to platform around in this unpleasant reality, he discovers that it's very much not finished.

The Knightling wants to be a heart-warming indie game about an apprentice stepping out of his master's shadow while also being a throwback action-platformer where you bash monsters with a giant talking shield. It mostly succeeds thanks to its charm and platforming, even if its combat and pacing can't quite keep up. Our main character is the knightling to the legendary hero Sir Lionstone, who is famed for defeating a powerful Earthborne and claiming its magic sword and shield.

Ragebound evolves the classic Ninja Gaiden formula, presenting a fresh take while honoring its retro roots with modern gameplay mechanics.