Platformers seem to come in a variety of guises these days, with plenty of modern examples of the genre choosing to go rather heavy on the narrative, which has certainly lead to some interesting examples.

Even the Ocean certainly stands out as a platformer with a message which goes along with its seemingly passive gameplay which could potentially lead to some unique in-game situations.

At least that's the feeling I get from watching the trailer and reading the write up for the latest title by Analgesic Productions, which is published by Ratalaika Games and will be coming out later this year.

Check below for the details and a trailer...

From the creators of ‘Anodyne’ comes a grand story about Aliph, a lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge City, who finds her world turned upside-down after a routine maintenance trip goes awry. Now, working directly with Whiteforge's Mayor Biggs to face an unknown menace, Aliph must navigate her newfound power and influence to save the city.

Aliph's identities, environmental issues and the world’s fate all hang in the balance of Light and Dark energies.

Features:

• Balance your energy bar with Light and Dark energies to overcome diverse obstacles and stabilize the city.
• Meet and talk with new friends, powerful allies, and enigmatic travellers.
• Explore the beautiful and strange geography in the overworld, towns, and environments surrounding Whiteforge City.
• Super customizable difficulties and play styles: choose between Complete, Story-only, or Gameplay-only options to make your experience your own.

Does this look like a modern platformer which you would enjoy? Is this style of narrative-driven gameplay appealing to you? Will you potentially pick it up if it's a reasonable price at launch?

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