The indie scene produces a lot Metroidvania 2D action-platformers, but this may be the first time one has been made featuring a fox riding a motorbike. Meaning, you traverse through the game riding a two-wheeler, taking flight off jumps, doing flips and taking out enemies with handguns. Throw in a beautiful art style and a strong soundtrack and you have something unique.

Laika: Aged Through Blood has been out on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC since 2023 and now it’s on Nintendo Switch as well. It’s gotten very strong reviews from critics and it currently has a ‘Very Positive’ rating on Steam. Sounds like it’s worth a look.

Laika: Aged Through Blood is out now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Check out the trailers below:

Laika: Aged Through Blood is a thrilling action-adventure Metroidvania set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic western world.

Take on the role of Laika, a coyote mother and relentless warrior on a quest to avenge her fallen people from the tyrannical Birds, who have claimed superiority and conquered the land.

Fueled by vengeance, Laika rides out on her motorbike on a perilous and emotional journey. Carve and shred through rugged, hand-painted landscapes as you uncover the dark secrets of a fractured world ravaged by power, betrayal, and loss.

Engage in breakneck vehicular combat mechanics that demand precision, strategy, and skill. Utilize a variety of weapons, master close-range tactics, and unlock deadly abilities to defeat your enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back what your people have lost.

FEATURES

  • Fast-paced 2D motorbike combat in the first ever “Motorvania”.

  • Challenging gameplay that rewards precision and strategic thinking.

  • Emotional and thought-provoking narrative about vengeance and loss.

  • Striking hand-drawn landscapes teeming with danger and hidden secrets to explore.

  • A hauntingly beautiful ambient soundtrack.

[Steam]