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A Retro Spiritual Successor To Zelda With Pixel Art From An Indie Dev

Sheep Lad is a game inspired by Zelda II that focuses on an engaging close-quarters combat system.

Have a look at a 2D pixel art action-platformer and RPG, with a focus on intense swordplay, exploration, and immersion. Titled Sheep Lad, the game is described as a spiritual successor to Zelda II which was released back in 1987. 

Image credit: Sheep Lad, Robin Poe

Robin Poe, the developer of the title, shared that one of the main focuses is to create an engaging close-quarters combat system with "no fancy cartwheel triple jumps that send your character 10 feet in the air or flashy 5-button combos". Focusing on close intimate swordplay you will have to find gaps in your opponents' defenses before they find a gap in yours – just like old times, lads. The game's hero will maneuver around shields, parry and deflect attacks, and counter when there's an opening. 

Compared to other action-platformers and Metroidvania games, the game is said to feature a rich RPG-like overworld with "caves, forests, mountains, towns, and dungeons with secrets, oddities, and danger everywhere you go."

Image credit: Sheep Lad, Robin Poe

"I'm very passionate about making a world feel like a living breathing space, where every NPC, home, and village feels like a small part of a larger living, breathing world. There are secrets hidden behind every corner, people with routines and relationships, places with cultural beliefs and histories," wrote the developer. 

Image credit: Sheep Lad, Robin Poe

You can add the game to your wishlist on Steam and follow the developer on Twitter not to miss future updates. 

Image credit: Sheep Lad, Robin Poe

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