Madzik Revealed As Fantasy Hack-and-Slash Game With ’80s Vibe
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BKOM Studios has announced Madzik, a new fantasy-set co-op hack-and-slash with a dose of ’80s vibe. It’s in development for PC and due out later this year.
You play as one of two heroes – Makino (a winged bear who is a strong melee character) and Veroline (a plush doll who is in fact a powerful spellcaster) – in the handcrafted land of Zikverländ, which is based on the stories the CEO of BKOM used to tell his kids when they were growing up. BKOM says the phases of the moon will directly influence gameplay in a feature they call Moon Madness: “At the heart of Zikverländ lies the influence of the Moons, celestial bodies that govern the ebb and flow of magic in the realm. As players traverse through the adventure, the Moon Madness comes into play, altering environments and presenting unique power-ups and enemies based on the lunar cycle. All of the creatures throughout Zikverländ are subject to formidable moon transformations à la Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, including our heroes. Our heroes embrace their feral and spectral states. This duality empowers them with diverse abilities, allowing for strategic shifts in combat.”
Expect customizable skills and playstyles, along with the aforementioned ’80s vibe to the fantasy setting. You can play a demo of Madzik as part of Steam Next Fest starting on February 5. You can also wishlist it.
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