Overview
Nakawak: Expanded Color Edition plunges players into the oppressive depths of the Undercity, a sprawling, interconnected, and hostile semi-open-world environment. You play as Nakawak, a unique skeleton who has achieved self-awareness amidst a world teeming with mindless monsters. Driven by a singular purpose – to defeat the Three Beasts and break the seal to the surface – Nakawak embarks on a perilous journey of exploration, power-ups, and escape. This retro-inspired title, developed and published by Anxious Neck Games, blends Metroidvania exploration with chilling horror elements, all rendered in evocative pixel graphics.
Highlights
- Interconnected World: Explore a vast, semi-open-world Undercity filled with secrets and dangers, designed for deep exploration.
- Retro Pixel Art: Experience a classic side-scrolling adventure with charming pixel graphics that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
- Lovecraftian Horror: Face off against monstrous beings and delve into a dark, unsettling atmosphere inspired by Lovecraftian themes.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy challenging Metroidvania titles with a strong emphasis on exploration and atmosphere. Fans of retro aesthetics, pixel art, and Lovecraftian horror will find a lot to appreciate here. The side-scrolling perspective and platforming elements will appeal to those who enjoy classic action-adventure games, while the horror and exploration aspects cater to a more mature audience seeking a dark and engaging experience.
Game Info
Nakawak: Expanded Color Edition is a Metroidvania horror game with a side-scrolling perspective, featuring pixel graphics and a strong focus on exploration. Developed and published by Anxious Neck Games, it offers a semi-open-world environment. The game supports full controller input and is available for family sharing. While the core experience is single-player, the Steam listing indicates multi-player functionality. It was released on October 11, 2017, and has garnered a 'Mostly Positive' reception from Steam users.
