Demimonde has lifted the curtains on a new psychedelic-flavoured platformer known as Octahedron. Due out on PS4, PC, and Xbox One on March 20, the Square Enix Collective-published title plucks inspiration from the precision platformers of the 80s and 90s, but puts a unique twist on things.
The goal of Octahedron is pretty simple, with players required to simply reach to the top of each stage. However, the aforementioned twist comes into play here, as your character must concoct his own platforms in order to progress, all the while fending off approaching enemies and various hazards.
Fortunately, you’re able to upgrade your platform-making abilities over time, allowing you to attack enemies with laser beams, solve puzzles, and bash down walls. All of this unfolds at a silky-smooth 60fps, and is complemented by a shifting neon aesthetic and a pulse-pounding soundtrack orchestrated by Chipzel and Andre Sobota.
‘Octahedron’s visual elements are heavily tied to beat of the music. But the further you get into the game, the more you will also encounter enemies that move and dance to the rhythm and obstacles and traps that shift or rotate to the beat. As you get into the flow of the soundtrack your chances of success will naturally improve,’ said creator Marco Guardia.
Watch a trailer for Octahedron below.
