lunar It finally made its way to Switch last week after it was announced in 2019, and plenty of games have sprung up since then. 21 minutes of footage highlights the cinematic 2D platformer.
Set on a distant planet ruled by a totalitarian regime, Lunark is a modern take on the 1990s 2D platform movie genre. As Leo, a courier with unique abilities and a mysterious past, you run, jump, hang , climb, roll and shoot yourself through beautiful animated pixel art environments ranging from a dystopian megalopolis to spooky caves and an alien forest. You must overcome traps, solve puzzles, earn upgrades and battle enemy droids, and when you’re not fighting for your survival you’ll encounter a cast of colorful characters who will test Leo’s loyalty. Discover the dark origin of humanity’s new home and the truth about yourself in this epic sci-fi adventure!
main characteristics
• Experience a modern cinematic 2D platformer with precision gameplay, stunning animations and rotoscoping cutscenes!
• Immerse yourself in a gripping sci-fi story of survival, revolution and mystery
• Intuitive yet versatile controls: run, jump, hang, climb, roll and shoot to freedom!
• Explore beautiful pixel art environments, including mysterious alien ruins, a flying penitentiary, a high-tech megalopolis and an alien forest
• Solve puzzles, overcome traps and interact with a variety of characters.
• Discover hidden upgrades to expand your health and weapon abilities
• Yes, you can pet the dog (and the cat)!
Check out Lunark gameplay on Switch below.
Lunark is available on the Switch eShop with a later physical release from Limited Run Games. English, French, German, Italian and Spanish languages are supported.