Whip It Good Next Year
As a gamer of a particular age, I’m especially fond of titles that remind me of my youth. Pixels are beautiful, and when used right, they can create stunning vistas of wonder. I’m also a fan of silly things, and boy oh boy, are gamers in for a treat next year. Courtesy of Programancer and Retroware, we’re getting something called The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest on PC and all consoles.
As for what exactly The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest is, well, it’s complicated. It’s very much NOT a Castlevania clone, though it might share some DNA with the beloved series. That said, it strays pretty far in this eclectic parody:
After his rival, Stan Helsing, defeated Dracula, Simon felt cheated. To gain back the glory robbed from him, he sets out on a perilous quest of retribution to resurrect the evil Count piece by piece for one purpose: to slay Dracula himself! Traveling across the world of Transylvania, Simon must conquer mansion after mansion to obtain all the items necessary to raise the vampire lord.
Surely, nothing will stop him from getting the credit he deserves!
If you’re already excited by the silliness, here’s some more key features from the upcoming adventure:
Key Features:
- 8-bit aesthetic harkening back to retro NES classics
- Always-active Day & Night Cycle
- Achievements
- Customizable difficulty and other adjustable settings
- Discoverable minigames spread throughout Transylvania
- “RICHTER” SLIDE-KICKING!
I personally feel this adventure from the team behind Prison City looks incredible. But if you’re on the fence, check out the amazing trailer below, and don’t neglect to wishlist it on Steam. And please stay tuned to HPP for more promising indie visions!
