Marko: Beyond Brave is a 2D action-platformer that seems to be drawing on a lot of the same gameplay and visual beats as Hollow Knight, but with a Slavic fantasy setting, complete with hand-drawn art and tough-as-nails difficulty. It’s releasing for PC on September 17, 2024 and it has a playable demo to download on Steam right now. Check out the release date trailer below:

Entropy has escaped its prison and threatens to engulf the world. Step into the shoes of Marko, a young warrior who uncovers a secret power hidden within. Brave the ancient evils, battle mythical creatures and forge powerful alliances to restore the balance. With elemental powers at your command and every decision shaping the world’s fate, embark on a thrilling adventure where courage is your greatest weapon.

Explore:
Forge your own path through a vast interconnected world full of mythical creatures and legendary heroes. Map uncharted paths and explore the hidden depths of Zagora.

Fight.
Dodge, dash, slash and shoot as you battle fierce-looking foes. Challenge your skills and reflexes through tight melee combat and epic boss fights.

Discover.
Evolve with powerful items and abilities, allowing you to reach previously inaccessible areas. Meet a variety of quirky creatures, both friend and foe, and discover the dark secrets of the world around you.

  • Traditional 2D art: The land of Zagora is brought to life in great detail, drawn, and animated entirely by hand.
  • Challenging, but fair gameplay: Tight, responsive controls. Jump, fight, and dash your way across challenges. Battle mighty foes and slay ancient evils.
  • Explore the vast land of Zagora: a huge non-linear map with hundreds of rooms. Solve puzzles and find hidden treasures, all within the Slavic-inspired fairytale setting.
  • >Encounter mysterious characters: A cast of cute and creepy friends and foes, all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.
  • Master New Abilities: Discover new skills, allowing you to go toe to toe with the most brutal of enemies.
  • Discover all secrets: Delve deep into the world and discover hidden areas and unspeakable treasures. Collect all the pieces and puzzle together an ancient mystery.

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