Lunar Ray Video games, the developer behind the gorgeous pixel artwork Metroidvania Timespinner, has introduced that it is creating a sequel (thanks, Gematsu!). A launch date hasn’t been introduced, however hopefully, we’ll see it someday subsequent yr.
Timespinner 2: Unwoven Dream is coming to Steam and unspecified consoles, however provided that the unique tile got here to Swap in 2019 (only a yr after the PS4 and PC model), it is pretty seemingly this can see the sunshine of day on Swap — or maybe Nintendo’s subsequent console. The sequel takes place “after the occasions of Timespinner” in accordance with the sport’s official web site however stars a brand new protagonist in Auria who — like Lunais from the primary recreation — can wield highly effective orbs of magic.
The primary recreation drew many beneficial comparisons with Castlevania, significantly Symphony of the Evening, Aria of Sorrow, and Order of Ecclesia with the flexibility to swap your Orb load-outs to cope with completely different conditions, and going by the announcement trailer, it appears like Auria might have much more up her sleeve, together with minions, particular jumps, and extra. The pixel artwork is trying as sensible as ever, and Jeff Ball is again on composing duties, so we’re desirous to see how the whole lot comes collectively as soon as once more.
We have some screenshots of the sport, together with a tough define of the plot, straight from the Timespinner 2 web site:
Avert the Impending Apocalypse
Auria, a retired struggle hero, awakens to the ominous stirrings of the catastrophic Unwoven Dream. Amidst the turmoil, her son runs away to show that he’s the destined hero who can forestall the approaching collapse of actuality. Pushed by a mom’s love, Auria embarks on a quest to save lots of her son, solely to unveil the reality behind the prophecies and her position in staving off an irreversible cataclysm.A Holy Warrior Returns to Battle
As soon as once more, Auria should wield her Orbs of crystallized magic to guard those that she loves. Bolstered by her therapeutic religion, she’s going to develop in energy and agility to surpass any impediment. Even ought to she fall in battle, the blessing of the Everlasting Mom will return Auria to life as soon as extra; nothing will stand in her approach!
Discover a Implausible World
Embark alongside Auria on a grand odyssey via the sprawling interconnected realm of Surflynd. From eerie woodlands to the ominous Tower of the Apocalypse, from darkish underwater depths to the ethereal Area of Desires, her journey is aware of no bounds. Discover a lovingly drawn pixel-art world, accompanied by a fantastic musical rating by Jeff Ball, in an journey that could be a excellent ode to the basic video games of the 90s.
Should you’re a fan of Metroidvanias or pixel artwork motion video games, you owe it to your self to take a look at the primary recreation on Swap. In our evaluation of Timespinner, we mentioned that the sport was (and nonetheless is) “Beautiful to behold and equally pleasant to play,” awarding it an 8/10.