Indie game developer Adrian Zingg, publishing as PolarityFlow, recently unveiled ‘GINSHA’, a captivating, atmospheric 2D action-adventure platformer set to release on PC via STEAM and the Nintendo Switch come August 24th, 2023. This distinctive blend of platformer core, RPG, souls, and crafting elements is bound to turn heads, staking its claim as an anomaly among the staple Metroidvania titles.
The intriguing world of GINSHA invites gamers to embark on a journey across vast interconnected planets teeming with secrets, loot, and a variety of challenging obstacles. Users are challenged to confront different types of enemies, engage in epic boss battles, and navigate their way in space, air, and underwater environments. This is all the while playing the role of a clone tasked with saving its species from the brink of extinction.
Zingg’s creation aims to test players’ tactical skills and response times, blending a versatile platformer core with innovative gravity shield and dash mechanics. Players have the opportunity to personalise their clone with a plethora of weapons and skills, craft companion drones, and adapt to the evolving in-game options as they progress.
Moreover, players can influence their environment and destiny through momentary decisions affecting karma, ultimately leading to different outcomes. In the vast open-world of GINSHA, player actions can lead to friendships, rivalries, discovery of epic gear, and new shortcuts.
GINSHA’s immersive gameplay also allows you to scan your surroundings and build up a vast in-game wiki filled with data, eventually leading to unique upgrades and the creation of advanced gear. The freedom to play as either a benevolent or malevolent alien introduces an exciting narrative perspective, adding another layer to the gameplay experience.
For those intrigued by the Alien Couple Story, you’ll have the chance to play as the alien lifeforms ‘Gin’ and ‘Gon’, unravelling the mystery behind a dying planet.
Noteworthy features of GINSHA include its fully customisable platformer core, unique directional gravity shield mechanics, extensive open world, and fast-paced combat. It also boasts a robust RPG mechanics system, quests, and an inventory system, accompanied by a dialogue and karma system.
With crafting and survival elements, companion drones, and a variety of weapon types, tools, items, and gadgets, GINSHA is setting the stage for an experience that combines action, adventure, and role-playing in an unparalleled way.
GINSHA is available now to wishlist on Steam and appears on the Nintendo eShop, an Xbox version of the game is currently under development and is expected to hit the market soon. So, Xbox fans, keep your eyes peeled!
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