MechKnight Chronicles is a side-scrolling beat-em-up by the awesomely named Dinosaur Entertainment, an indie studio out of Austin. Before you ask, yes, there ARE dinosaurs in it. The game has a rad steampunk vibe to it, and it already oozes personality. The demo available at PAX had two playable characters: Roy, a heavily-armored soldier who wields what I assume will become an iconic sword, and Tina, a lithe assassin-like character who utilizes her agility and ranged weapons to dispatch enemies. (Source: Twinfinite.net)
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
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