Humble Bundle to Publish Beautiful 16-Bit Metroidvania Game Aegis Defenders

Matthew Hayes

08/07/2017 01:32 pm EDT

Humble Bundle just announced that it will be publishing Aegis Defenders, a beautiful new 16-bit action-platformer from developer GUTS Department. Aegis Defenders will be the latest game to join the "Presented by Humble Bundle" publishing initiative, which sees Humble Bundle working closer than ever with renowned developers to get some of the most unique games in the world in the hands of gamers everywhere. Check out the trailer above and tell us this isn't going to scratch that 16-bit Metroid itch that's been eating away at you for years.

"I first played Aegis Defenders on a rooftop party I was co-organizing years ago at The MIX @ E3. The unique gameplay and gorgeous character art inspired by Japan won me over instantly," said John Polson, Humble Bundle publishing lead. "I am truly humbled to be able to help them now cross the finish line, delivering a unique blend of Metroidvania and tower defense that is addictively fun and fresh."

Japanese inspiration, gorgeous 16-bit art, Metroidvania elements... It almost sounds too good to be true. Typically when we hear all of these things together it is too good to be true, but the trailer above has us so excited to see what GUTS Department has been working so hard on for years. A little more about the game:

"In a world where control over lost technologies equals power, you play as Ruinhunters Bart and his granddaughter Clu to explore ancient ruins and uncover the one thing that can save their world from the ruthless Empire: a legendary weapon known as Aegis. Bart, a machinist, specializes in building structures. Clu, on the other hand, is a skilled hunter and trapsmith. Together the two must wage war against corrupt beasts and the Empire to save the world, one realm at a time."

Features:

Uncover a Gorgeous 16-bit World: Featuring 16-bit inspired sprite visuals, every detail in the world of Aegis is painstakingly hand-painted as a love letter to an era of games that includes classics such as Chrono Trigger, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda.
Defense Inspired Combat: Make use of Bart's powerful defensive structures and Clu's arsenal of firearms and traps in a fast-paced, flexible combat system that emphasizes a strong defense.
Dynamic Character Swapping: Switch between up to four characters at anytime to utilize the best passive abilities of inactive characters just as effectively as active characters.
Cooperative and Tailored Gameplay: With drop-in/drop- out co-op, invite a friend in at any time to play the entire story campaign cooperatively.

We'll have more on Aegis Defenders very soon, as well as some additional goodies and exclusives on what Humble Bundle is up to this holiday season. Stay tuned to WWG.

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