Duskfade Launches as Love Letter to Classic 3D Action Platformers

Duskfade, a new 3D action platformer from indie studio, Weird Beluga, has officially launched on Steam. The developer describes Duskfade as "a love letter to classic 3D action platformers." It follows the main character, Zirian, and his mechanical Cuckoo companion, as they embark on a journey to save his sister after the world was plunged into darkness by a mysterious clock tower.

Duskfade has simple, stylized visuals, and the game previews show off fluid, skills-based hack-and-slash combat. Much of the gameplay pays homage to classic PlayStation 2-era platformers, like Jak and Daxter, Croc, Spyro, and even Crash Bandicoot. Aside from the usual hopping from platform to platform, the game appears to provide a decent amount of verticality in its traversal, with wall climbs, double-jumps, gliding, rail grinding, and a grappling hook adding to the fun.