There’s a number of reasons why this game has just charmed the pants off me (not that I was wearing pants to begin with). The first is the art style, which is charming, but lots of games have charming art styles. It’s the art combined with some really slick co-op style platforming mechanics. Think of it as a 2D version of co-op portal with some Mario Galaxy schizophrenic platforming mixed in.
It’s being released on the PSN this year, with a PC release coming afterwards.
Awakening
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2:29 PMWow, a 2D trailer that has some structure.
weresmurf
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2:36 PMWow, that looks tremendous. Will definitely be picking it up :)
masha2932
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2:36 PMWow, looks really cool. Definitely on my radar now.
Also I think we should discuss your pants issues Mark. Is your reluctance to wear pants a psychological cry for help? Does the covering inhibit your personal freedoms? Did a pair of pants spill your Pepsi? You are not alone Mark, Kotaku is here to help.
Bob
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2:38 PMThis is why: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU6gVGWjvuU
masha2932
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 3:26 PMHa Ha nice.
Bob
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2:37 PMVery cool, however I’m guessing coop only?
[Razor]
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2:38 PM>Think of it as a 2D version of co-op portal
Pretty much the exact vibe I was getting.
Piscine Mage
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2:42 PMWhat’s your first most anticipated game?
Sughly
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 3:18 PMJourney!
Braaains
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 3:21 PMHey Mark, you do realize that to play Journey you’re going to need to go online with your PS3. And that will mean having to update to the latest firmware. At that point, you will no longer be able to avoid my PSN friend request!
Piscine Mage
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 8:43 PMOh yeah I forgot about that bad boy, thanks Sughly! Btw the game looks sweet Mark!
djmattyg007
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 3:49 PMThat looks awesome. *puts on watchlist*
Thomas
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 5:18 PMWondering if there will be a singleplayer component? The co-op looks great and I hope people keep trying different things with co-op, but if a game requires a second person to play it that’s pretty (commercially) silly.
rick
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 8:09 PMthomas, leave that up to the game developers to worry about. If they feel this is the best direction for their game to create a unique and enjoyable experience, then sit back and enjoy the ride.