Overview

Burning Instinct invites players into the challenging world of a young dragon's life, starting from its very first moments hatching from an egg. Developed and published by Merlin Beer, this title offers a hard-sidescrolling platformer experience with distinct Metroidvania elements. Players will guide their dragon through a sprawling, interconnected world, facing numerous obstacles and formidable bosses across more than 90 unique screens.

Highlights

  • Evolve Your Dragon: Progress from a vulnerable hatchling to a powerful adult dragon, learning new abilities and attacks along the way.
  • Explore a Connected World: Discover secrets hidden throughout a vast, interconnected map that encourages exploration and backtracking.
  • Challenging Platforming: Master difficult side-scrolling gameplay with a focus on skill and progression, featuring a leveling system and power-ups.

Who It's For

This game is aimed at players who enjoy challenging platformers and the exploration-focused design of Metroidvania titles. Fans of games where character progression and ability acquisition are key to overcoming obstacles will find a lot to love here. If you're looking for a game that rewards persistence and exploration, Burning Instinct might be for you.

Game Info

Burning Instinct is a paid title released on September 10, 2018. It supports multiplayer and features Steam Achievements and Steam Workshop integration. The game is developed and published by Merlin Beer. While the core gameplay is a challenging platformer, its interconnected world and ability-based progression lend it Metroidvania-like qualities.