Keylocker

Keylocker is a cyberpunk turn-based jRPG rhythm game featuring an isometric view. It is the debut project of the independent Brazilian studio Moonana, which raised part of the funds needed to create it from crowdfunding support on Kickstarter.

Plot

The game features a futuristic-cyberpunk Saturn, where music has been completely banned for 140 years. We start the adventure as a singer B0B0, who was born to serve and fulfill her lowest caste role.

The heroine does not agree with such treatment and rebels against the Satellites of Saturn - the highest cell of power, joining forces with a drummer-robot. Using music, she fights the system in the only way she knows and wants to discover the truth behind the titular Keylocker.

Gameplay

In Keylocker we start the game by selecting a character class from the four available initial ones. Later on the list expands to six more classes. Each class has different tasks, ways of interacting with NPCs, and equipment. For example, a Hacker has the ability to break into various places, and a Juggernaut fights using an axe and firearms.

Combat is divided into rounds. In each round, we choose our move for a certain amount of energy points. In order to make it as successful as possible, we have to perfectly complete a rhythm mini-game. The equipment, which we can adjust from items found all over the world, is also important. Additionally, thanks to the Keys, we gain and develop the skills of our character after winning battles.

Apart from fighting enemies, we explore locations such as: Scrapyard, Kymel Desert, Neocult Palace and Soundwave City. In each location we can find new missions and opponents, hidden items and new characters who we can befriend or betray after hacking their profiles.

We can build relationships with the inhabitants of Saturn, using a system inspired by Stardew Valley, in which we unlock new conversations, cutscenes and build a romantic (or platonic) relationships in exchange for donated items.

Due to the fact that B0B0 belongs to an anarchist band, we can also play musical mini-games based on such series as Rock Band and Guitar Hero.

Last updated on 19 September 2024