Developer Tiny Roar and publisher Assemble Entertainment terraform a new 3D world for the sci-fi action title Xel. Discover new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to solve time-bending puzzles and master challenging dungeons.
XEL launches on Windows PC via Steam and GOG, as well as Nintendo Switch, in Summer 2022. The verdant adventure also launches on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Playstation 4/5 later this year.
Source: GameTrailers
Features as shared on Steam:
An ass-kicking 3D action adventure through space and time
- Explore the mysterious world of XEL and uncover its dark past
- A vibrant overworld and challenging dungeons await to be explored and mastered
- Help Reid figure out who she is and why she is stranded in this strange place
- Hack and slash your way through gone-haywire-robot-minions and face the exotic wildlife of XEL
- Solve time-bending puzzles and make use of your arsenal of gadgets
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— Tiny Roar (@tinyroargames) March 27, 2022
Old-school gameplay meets new-school features
- A classic top-down 3D action adventure awaits
- XEL offers a well-crafted combat system with dodging, parrying and gadgets.
- Upgrade your weapon, shield and gadgets to kick even more ass
- Unique abilities will let you jump through time to traverse prior inaccessible areas or encounter foes in a weaker state and bend the rules of space
- The dungeons and puzzles in XEL will put your wits as well as your guts to the test
The world of XEL awaits
- Experience an intriguing sci-fi fantasy tale with a strong emphasis on story-telling, combat, and puzzling
- Meet a memorable cast of characters and engage in witty and charming dialogues
- Discover time-distorted areas that allow you to take a glimpse behind the curtain that led to the downfall of this strange place
- Interact with your environment and actively engage with NPCs
A timeless soundtrack and visuals
- XEL offers vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate Indie team as well as a timeless soundtrack composed by Gidon Wolff
