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Mysterious Platformer Games

'Elypse' from Hot Chili Games is Reminiscent of 'Celeste' and 'Ori'

— May 20, 2023 — Unique
Elypse is a side-scrolling adventure game made by Hot Chili Games and distributed by PID Games. It came out on May 17, 2023, for PC on Steam and Epic Games Store. The game’s price is $14.99, but it has a 10% off deal until May 24. Elypse supports eight languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Portuguese.

The game tells the story of a person who is sacrificed to the Abyss, a dark and perilous world that is revered and feared by the people. With the help of Nyx, a mysterious being who lives in a cave, the player must explore the Abyss and find a way to escape their fate. The game has a dash-and-slash system, different skills and abilities, and atmospheric settings. The game is called a “tragic tale” and a “mesmerizing and mysterious world” by the makers.

Image Credit: Hot Chili Games
Trend Themes
1. Side-scrolling Adventure Games - The success of Elypse shows a growing market for mysterious and atmospheric side-scrolling adventure games.
2. Multi-language Support - Elypse's support for eight languages highlights the importance of catering to a global audience in the gaming industry.
3. Mysterious World-building - The popularity of Elypse and similar games indicates a trend towards immersive and enigmatic world-building in video games.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - Developing innovative games with atmospheric world-building and multi-language support, like Elypse, can disrupt the video game industry and attract a global audience.
2. Game Distribution Platforms - Platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store can benefit from showcasing and promoting atmospheric side-scrolling adventure games, like Elypse, to their users.
3. Translation and Localization Services - The success of games like Elypse demonstrates a growing need for translation and localization services in the gaming industry, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in this field.
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