Immortal Planet
Release Date: July 28, 2017
RPG, science fiction, isometric view, Polish, indie games, action RPG, soulslike, singleplayer
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Another game created by an independent Polish developer, Tomasz Waclawek, who is best known for his 2015 2D platformer Ronin. Immortal Planet takes the players to an icy planet. There, within an ancient tomb, resides a group of undead warriors. In the game you become one of these warriors, who suddenly awakes from his cryogenic sleep for an unknown reason.
Videos and Screens
[1:05] Immortal Planet launch trailer
[4:35] Immortal Planet gameplay commentary
GameCrate: 7.5 / 10 by Nate Hohl
Immortal Planet isn't the best that the Souls genre has to offer, but it certainly makes a strong effort to stand out, and as I mentioned before, it can serve as an excellent starter game if you're thinking of getting more heavily involved in the genre. If anything, the latest from teedoubleuGAMES proves that the Souls spirit will continue to live on even without the guiding hands of From Software.
Video Chums: 4 / 5 by A.J. Maciejewski
The combat in Immortal Planet is so satisfying that it's a must-have for any Souls fan, especially if you want a retro take on the formula.
Use a Potion: 7.6 / 10 by Daryl Leach
I’ve made quite a few comparisons between Dark Souls and Immortal Planet in this review, and to be honest it’s been a little unfair – after all, Immortal Planet is a much smaller game by an even smaller team. It’s more of a bite-size edition of the game that manages to capture the feel of the Dark Souls series, but not the essence. That being said, fans of FROM Software’s much loved series will certainly have fun Immortal Planet. It’s far from perfect, but its satisfying combat mechanics and introduction of its own unique ideas certainly help it offer a thoroughly enjoyable take on Dark Souls’ tough as nails formula.
Immortal Planet Description
Immortal Planet is the second game by Tomasz Waclawek, a representative of Polish indie gaming scene, who gained recognition with the warmly-received 2D platformer Ronin. Similarly to that game, Immortal Planet is set in retro stylistics, but here, on the other hand, we are dealing with an isometric action RPG. The game was inspired by the well-known Dark Souls series, especially with regard to character progression and death and rebirth cycle.
Plot
Immortal Planet for PC takes players to an icy planet. There, within an ancient tomb, reside undead warriors. In the game you become one of these warriors, who suddenly awakes from his cryogenic sleep for an unknown reason. The protagonist has to learn the secrets of the planet and escape the tomb, while fighting ever watchful guardians encountered on the way.
Mechanics
When it comes to gameplay mechanics, Immortal Planet PC fits the definition of an action RPG with the classic isometric perspective. Playing as the aforementioned warrior, the player traverses carefully designed game levels and fights against strong opponents. For that you can use a heavy sword and fire arms as well as magic.
Combat system was designed in a way that promotes patience and punishes recklessness. The stamina bar, displayed next to the main character, plays the key role here – each opponent you are fighting also has it. On one hand, this can limit your combat effectiveness, but on the other, it can be used to stun a weakened enemy. A good choice of tactics is especially important during multi-phased boss fights.
Upon dying — which happens here quite often — you return to the game in a specific respawn point, similarly to the Dark Souls series. Unfortunately, this means losing some experience. However, it is possible recover that, just like you can capture points dropped by defeated enemies. As you progress, the character learns various spells and acquires many useful items, which can help you adjust the hero to suit your favorite playstyle.
Technical aspects
Immortal Planet PC uses old-school 2D graphics with isometric view. Because of its mature themes and gameplay, the game features rather dark stylistics. It is also worth mentioning that the visuals are made in high resolution – not according to the recently popular trend of pixel art.
Last updated on March 28, 2017
Immortal Planet Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows July 28, 2017
Switch December 6, 2019
PlayStation 4 December 6, 2019
Xbox One December 6, 2019
Developer: teedoubleuGAMES / Monster Couch (PS4) / Monster Couch (XONE) / Monster Couch (Switch)
Publisher: Monster Couch
Ronin dev announces Immortal Planet, Dark Souls-inspired action RPG
If you liked Ronin, a turn-based platformer about a cyber-ninja assassin, you might be interested in its developer's next game, Immortal Planet. This one is going to be a Dark Souls-inspired isometric action RPG about an immortal warrior.
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February 7, 2017