The long-awaited side-scrolling action and platform game, Elypse, will finally arrive on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on August 2, as announced by publisher PID Games and developer Hot Chili Games. Players will be able to immerse themselves in this exciting adventure at a price of $19.99 / €19.99. Although it is unknown if the previously announced version for PlayStation 4 is still in the plans, PID Games did not immediately respond to Gematsu’s request for comment. Elypse first debuted on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on May 17. Below is an overview of the game according to its Steam page:
Every ten years, a sacrifice must be made to protect your people from the Abyss, a place both worshiped and feared… This time, you were chosen and cast into darkness… No one has ever returned, but perhaps you can achieve the impossible? Received by Nyx, who lives alone with her rocks in a cave, you have survived for ten years. With the help of him, you will try to reach a portal that could finally allow you to escape from the depths of the Abyss in this Metroidvania-style platform game.
The launch of Elypse on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch marks an exciting expansion to new platforms after its debut on PC in May. The game proposal promises to take players on an intricate and mysterious adventure in a platform world full of action.
The story focuses on the ancient tradition of sacrifice to protect the community from the fearsome Abyss. Taking on the role of the main character, the player will be immersed in an exciting quest to escape this inhospitable and unknown place. Along the way, the player will be helped by Nyx, a mysterious guide who lives in a cave.
Elypse has been praised for its Metroidvania style of gameplay, which involves an interconnected, open world, where players must explore and unlock new areas as they acquire skills and tools to overcome obstacles. Additionally, players will face challenging enemies and bosses, ensuring a challenging and exciting experience.
The arrival of Elypse on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch will further expand its reach, allowing players on these platforms to enjoy the captivating gameplay and engaging platforming world that the game offers.
Prepare to plunge into the darkness of the Abyss and discover the secrets hidden in the mysterious world of Elypse when it arrives on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on August 2. With its exciting mix of action and platforming, this game promises to be an unforgettable experience for lovers of challenges and exploration in the Metroidvania genre.
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